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ECE 539 - Advanced Theory of Semiconductors & Devices
Last offered Fall 2020
Official Description
Advanced topics of current interest in the physics of semiconductors and solid-state devices. Course Information: Prerequisite: ECE 535.
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Subject Area
- Microelectronics and Photonics
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Description
Selected advanced topics of current interest in the physics of semiconductors and solid-state devices.
Notes
Same as CSE 534.
Topics
- Review of semiconductor equations and numerical methods
- Discretization of the basic drift-diffusion equations
- Decoupled and coupled solution approaches with examples
- Hydrodynamic models for device simulation
- Monte Carlo models for device simulation
- Self-consistent ensemble Monte Carlo method for device simulation with examples
- Operation of advanced bipolar and hetero-junction bipolar transistors devices
- Operation of advanced field effect transistors with emphasis on High electron mobility transistors
- Deep submicron MOSFETs
- Survey of techniques for quantum device modeling
- Examinations, computer projects
Detailed Description and Outline
Topics:
- Review of semiconductor equations and numerical methods
- Discretization of the basic drift-diffusion equations
- Decoupled and coupled solution approaches with examples
- Hydrodynamic models for device simulation
- Monte Carlo models for device simulation
- Self-consistent ensemble Monte Carlo method for device simulation with examples
- Operation of advanced bipolar and hetero-junction bipolar transistors devices
- Operation of advanced field effect transistors with emphasis on High electron mobility transistors
- Deep submicron MOSFETs
- Survey of techniques for quantum device modeling
- Examinations, computer projects
Same as CSE 534.
Texts
Selected articles and class notes.
Recommended:
S. Selberherr, Analysis and Simulation of Semiconductor Devices, 1984.
K. Hess, Advanced Theory of Semiconductor Devices, 1999.
S.M. Sze, Ed., High-Speed Semiconductor Devices, 1990.
Recommended:
S. Selberherr, Analysis and Simulation of Semiconductor Devices, 1984.
K. Hess, Advanced Theory of Semiconductor Devices, 1999.
S.M. Sze, Ed., High-Speed Semiconductor Devices, 1990.
| Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adv Theory Semicond & Devices | X | 73687 | ONL | 4 | 1200 - 1250 | M W F | Umberto Ravaioli |