FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA
SEMESTER II / 2008 / 2009
SEL 4233: MICROELECTRONICS I – ROOM : P02-308
Section
01
Lecturer
Dr Abdul Manaf Hashim
E-mail
manaf@fke.utm.my
02
Mr Shaharin Fadzli Abd
Rahman
shaharinfadzli@fke.utm.my
Room & Tel:
Room: 313-01 (Institut Ibnu Sina)
HP: 012-4043411
Room: 314-01 (Institut Ibnu Sina)
HP: 012-3916150
Objective
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic physics of semiconductor materials.
Synopsis
The purpose of this course is to provide a basis for understanding the characteristics, operation, and
limitations of semiconductor devices. In order to gain this understanding, it is essential to have a thorough
knowledge of the physics of the semiconductor material. The goal of this course is to bring together
quantum mechanics, the quantum theory solids, semiconductor material physics, and semiconductor
device physics. All of these components are vital to the understanding of both the operation of present
day devices and any future development in the field.
Course Outcomes (CO):
At the end of the course the students should be able to:
CO1 Understand the basic structures of semiconductor materials and their properties.
CO2 Understand the basic concepts of energy band theories and bonding.
CO3 Understand the basic concepts of quantum mechanics.
CO4 Understand the properties of semiconductor in equilibrium and non-equilibrium condition.
CO5 Understand the carrier transport phenomena in semiconductor materials.
CO6 Understand the theories of pn junction in semiconductor physics and devices.
CO7 Have a thorough knowledge for advanced course in semiconductor physics and devices.
CO8 Work in a team and communicate effectively.
Mapping of CO to PO1-P10, emphasis and assessment method
CO1
CO2
CO3
CO4
CO5
CO6
CO7
CO8
PO1
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
PO2
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
1,a
PO3
2,b
2,b
2,b
2,b
2,b
2,b
2,b
PO4
PO5
PO6
PO7
2,c
2,c
PO8
PO9
P10
1=strong emphasis, 2= medium emphasis, 3= low emphasis
a= examinations, tests, quizzes; b= assignment, report; c= presentation, laboratory, seminar; d= thesis
Evaluation:
Test 1
Test 2
Assignment
Final Examination
20%
20%
10%
50%
Contents:
Week
1
Dr Abdul Manaf
2
Topic
Chapter 1: The Crystal Structure of Solids
Semiconductor materials, Types of solids, Space lattices, Atomic bonding,
Imperfections and Impurities in solids, Growth of Semiconductor materials.
Mr. Shaharin
Chapter 2: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Principles of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger’s wave equation, Applications of
Schrodinger’s wave equation.
3
Mr. Shaharin
Chapter 3: Introduction to The Quantum Theory of Solids
Allowed and forbidden energy bands, Electrical conduction in solids
4
Mr. Shaharin
Chapter 3: Introduction to The Quantum Theory of Solids
Extension to three dimensions, Density of states function, Statistical mechanics.
5
Mr Shaharin
Chapter 4: The semiconductor in equilibrium
Charge carriers in semiconductor, Dopant atoms and energy level, The extrinsic
semiconductor, Statistics of Donor and Acceptor.
6
Mr Shaharin
Chapter 4: The semiconductor in equilibrium
Charge Neutrality, Position of Fermi energy level.
7
Week
8
Mr Shaharin
9
Dr Abdul Manaf
10
REVIEW & TEST 1
Topic
Chapter 5: Carrier transport phenomena
Carrier drift, carrier diffusion, Graded impurity distribution.
Chapter 5: Carrier transport phenomena
The Hall Effect.
Dr Abdul Manaf
Chapter 6: Nonequilibrium excess carriers in semiconductors
Carrier generation and recombination, Characteristics of excess carrier, Ambipolar
transport.
11
Dr Abdul Manaf
Chapter 6: Nonequilibrium excess carriers in semiconductors
Quarsi-fermi energy levels, Excess-carrier lifetime, Surface effects..
12
Dr Abdul Manaf
Chapter 7: The pn Junction
Basic structure of the pn junction, Zero applied bias, Reverse applied bias,
Nonuniformly doped junctions.
13
Dr Abdul Manaf
Chapter 8: The pn junction diode
pn junction current, Generation-recombination currents, Junction breakdown.
14
REVIEW & TEST 2
Textbook:
(i) Semiconductor Physics and Devices, basic Principles: Donald A. Neamen, Third Edition, McGraw Hill.
References:
(i) Solid State Electronics Devices: Ben G. Streetman, Prentice Hall (2000).
(ii) Semiconductor Fundermentals: Pierret R.F, Addison Wesley (1996).
(iii) The Essence of Solid State Electronics, Linda Edward-Shea, Prentice Hall (1996).
Prepared by
Certified by
Name: Dr Abdul Manaf Hashim
Date: 12 December 2009
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