INSTITUTE OF MICROELECTRONICS
TEL: 886-6-275-7575ext.62303
FAX:886-6-2094786
E-MAIL: em62303@email.ncku.edu.tw
CHAIRPERSON: W. C. Hsu
INTRODUCTION
The Institute of Microelectronics was established in 2000. It includes master
program and doctoral program. The institute was originally a microelectronics
group in the Department of Electrical Engineering.
The group was recognized
with excellent research contributions, such as optical-electronic devices, VLSI,
semiconductor devices, etc. Due to the abundant research fruits and excellent
faculties, the Educational Administration approved the launch of the Institute of
Microelectronics for higher research accomplishments. The institute currently has
95 master students and 47 PhD students.
Chairpersons:
W. C. Hsu
(Aug.,2000-)
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
The primary mission of the institute is the education of its students. Its master
program attracts many undergraduates in Taiwan, and its doctoral program is highly
ranked and selective. The programs emphasize both theoretical knowledge and
practical experiences. Excellent faculties and environments give students the best
opportunity to establish their goals. Cooperation with the companies in the Tainan
Science-based Park provides students the practical view of industry.
FACULTY
Professors: 9
Assistant Professor: 3
Adjunct Professors: 2
Associate Professor: 0
Lecturer: 0
Emeritus Professor: 1
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Total: 15
Professors:
Hsu, Wei-Chou
Su, Yan-Kuin
Houng, Mau-Phon
(Ph.D., NCKU)
MOCVD, Compound semiconductor devices,
Optoelectronic devices
(Ph.D., NCKU)
Optoelectronic Devices, Microwave devices,
Integrated Optics, Electromagnetics, Electromagnetic
Wave.
(Ph.D., NCKU)
Semiconductor Lasers, VLSI package
(Ph.D., NCKU)
Semiconductor Physics, Compound Semiconductors.
Molecular Beam Epitaxy
Liu, Wen-Chau
(Ph.D., NCKU)
Electronics, Digital Electronics, Advanced Engineering
Mathematics, Semiconductor Devices, Semiconductor
Physics, Compound Semiconductors.
Wang, Shui-Jinn
(Ph.D., NCKU)
Microelectronics, Semiconductor Physics and
Simulation, SiGe Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Quantum
Device Design and Fabrication
Chang, Shoou-Jinn
(Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles)
Optoelectronic Devices, Semiconductor Physics
Lee, Ching-Ting
(Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University)
Optoelectronic Semiconductor Devices, Integrated
Optics
Chen, Jone F.
(Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley)
Semiconductor Devices, ULSI reliability
Tsai, Tzong-Yow
Ph.D., University of Southern California
Laser Engineering, Optoelectronics, Integrated
Photonic Device Design, Simulation and Data Analysis
Chuang, Ricky Wenkuei (Ph. D., University of California, Irvine)
Wang, Yeong-Her
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Compound Semiconductors Optoelectronic Devices,
Integrated Optics, Fluxless Bonding Process for
Photonics and MEMS Devices Packaging
Adjunct Professors:
Chen, J. R.
Yokoyama Meiso
Emeritus Professor:
Wu, Tien-Shou
(Ph. D., University of Chicago)
Surface Science, Thin Film Engineering
(Ph.D., Osaka University, Japan).
Physics of Semiconductor, Electrooptic Engineering,
Display devices, Microwave devices
(Ph.D., Osaka University)
Electrical Engineering Materials, Solid State
Electronics, Semiconductor Materials & Devices,
Thick Film Engineering, Electronic Ceramics
LABORATORIES AND EQUIPMENT
The library shared by the institute and the Department of Electric Engineering
contains more than 70,000 volumes of reference books, 51,458 volumes in English
and 18,647 volumes in Chinese, and more than 320 bound volumes of periodicals
dealing with related subjects.
The main teaching labs are: Thin Film Lab, EL Lab, and Semiconductor Devices
Process Lab.
The main experimental equipments include an Advanced
Optoelectronic Technology Center, 2 Molecule Beam Epitaxial Growth Systems
(MBEs), 3 Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) systems, Yellow
Light Room, Measurement Room, High Frequency Measurement Room, etc.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research in the Institute of Microelectronics serves two main purposes. The
generation of new fundamental knowledge is a primary function. Of equal
importance is the education of graduate students who participate in research and
contribute to the advancement of knowledge through their thesis research. The
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research programs provide facilities and support for graduate students and enable
them to pursue their advanced study. Another important function of research is the
continuing development of the faculty. A forward-looking undergraduate program
depends upon the existence of a strong graduate program and the presence of
excellent faculty who are leaders in their respective fields.
Research in the Institute of Microelectronics at the National Cheng Kung
University encompasses a broad spectrum of areas which reflect the wide range of
interest and expertise of the faculty, as illustrated by the number and diversity of the
research projects.
Microelectronics:
The microelectronics group works on the design and development of
semiconductor devices. Current efforts are in the following topics:
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The study of GaAs based HEMT/HBT microwave device and circuit.

The study of -SiC/Si high temperature optical-electronic device.

Wafer bonding technology for optical interconnection.

Microwave, opto-electronic components module and subsystems.

High-speed semiconductor device.

Investigation
of
high-performance
InGaAsSb/InGaAs/InP
integrated
photo-receivers.

Design and fabrication of capacitive pressure sensor and high Q RF inductor
based on a low/high porosity porous silicon structure.
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The study of green organic light-emitting diode (OLED) structure.

The investigation and fabrication of GaN optical and microwave device

The investigation and fabrication of GaN blue
and
FET.

Reliability of CMOS devices and circuits.

InGaAsN long-wavelength laser
CURRICULUM
Master Courses:
Minimum credits required for graduation:
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24
and white light devices
No. of credits for the thesis: 12 (Accounted separately)
No. of credits for the specialized courses: no less than 24
Master seminar: 4 semesters
Master Courses:
Minimum credits required for graduation: 24.
No. of credits for the thesis: 6. (Accounted separately)
No. of credits for the specialized courses: no less than 24.
Master seminar: 4 semesters.
Yr.
Course No. Course Title
1st
N25031-1
1st
1st
1st
N25030
N25050
N25060
1st
1st
1st
1st
1st
1st
N25400
N25420
N25470
N25530
N25540
N25550
1st
N25570
1st
1st
N25580
N25590
1st
Credits
SemesterⅠ SemesterⅡ
3
N25970
Physics of Semiconductor Devices
1-2
VLSI Technology
Basic VLSI Design
Semiconductor Devices Modeling
& Simulation
Digital Signal Processing
Microwave Circuit & Devices
Laser Physics
VLSI Devices Physics
Advanced Solid State Physics
Advanced Electro-optic Physics
Lab
Surface Characterization
Technique
Thin Film Engineering
Electronic Materials Engineering
Application
Laser Technology
1st
N25A20
Introduction to Optics
3
1st
N27880
Semiconductor Photonics
3
1st
N27810
Optoelectronic Display Devices
3
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
4
3
3
Physics and Technology
2nd
N26030
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
N26040
N26050
N26060
N26230
N26240
N26260
N26360
2nd
2nd
N26370
N26530
2nd
2nd
2nd
2nd
1st
N26550
N26560
N26830
N26840
Q16010
Compound Semiconductor
Engineering
Special Topics on Semiconductor
Integrated Optics
Optic-Electronic Engineering Lab
Technical Writing
Electromagnetic Noise
Microprogramming Techniques
Computational Aspects on VLSI
Circuits
VLSI Circuit Design
Compound Semiconductor
Devices
Quantum Electronics
Solid Thermodynamics
VLSI Testing Theory
IC Design for Testing
Optoelectronic Semiconductor
Physics and Devices
3
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Doctor Courses:
Minimum credits required for graduation: 18.
No. of credits for the Thesis: 12. (Accounted separately)
No. of credits for the specialized courses: no less than 18.
Ph.D. seminar: 4 semesters.
Yr.
Course No. Course Title
1st
N27020
1st
1st
N27040
N27050
Credits
SemesterⅠ SemesterⅡ
Low-Dimensional Structural
Component
Surface Science
Optic-Electronic Devices Physics
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3
3
3
1st
1st
1st
1st
N27060
N27090
N27300
N27330
1st
1st
N27360
N27390
1st
N27400
1st
1st
N27410
N27420
1st
N27450
1st
1st
1st
N27540
N27550
N27560
1st
1st
N27590
N27600
1st
2nd
N28040
N28060
Solid State Dielectric Physics
Microwave Integrated Circuits
IV-IV Compound Semiconductor
Negative Differential Resistance
Devices
Optic Electronics
Semiconductor Processing
Equipment and Automation
Special Topics on Liquid Crystal
Physics
Electronic Package Techniques
Single Crystal RF Microwave
Integrated Circuits
RF Microwave Communication
Circuit Design
High Speed Device
Display Device
Amorphous Si Optoelectronic
Device Physics & Engineering
Antenna Engineering
Computer Network Performance
Analysis
Solid State Conduction Theory
Semiconductor Laser
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3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3