Course Number and Title
EEL 4930/5934 - Noise in Semiconductor Devices and Circuits
1. Catalog Description (3 hrs) – Physical principles and characterization of noise in solid-state
devices, sensors, and circuits.
2. Pre-requisites: EEL 3396 (Solid State Electron Devices) and EEE3308C (Electronic
Circuits I) or consent of instructor
3. Course Objectives: To present an in-depth coverage of the noise performance and
characteristics of semiconductor devices, sensors and electronic circuits in terms of
underlying materials properties and device physics.
4. Contribution of course to meeting the professional component NA
5. Relationship of course to program outcomes: Skills student will develop in this course NA
6. Instructor: Gijs Bosman
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Office location NEB 565
b. Telephone 352 392-0910
c.
E-mail address bosman@ece.ufl.edu
d. Web site http://www.bosman.ece.ufl.edu
e.
Office hours: TBA
7. Teaching Assistant: NA
a.
Office location
b. Telephone
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E-mail address:
d. Office hours:
8. Meeting Times: Tu period 7 and Th periods 7 and 8
9. Class/laboratory schedule, three classes per week, 50 minutes each.
10. Meeting Location: Ben 328
11. Material and Supply Fees: None
12. Textbooks and Software Required
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Textbook: None
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Author: -
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Publication date and edition: -
d. ISBN number: -
13. Recommended Reading: TBA.
Course Outline:
Topics:
1.
Physical device noise sources: an Introduction
2.
Noise characterization and measurements
3.
Noise in p-n junction based devices and detectors
4.
Noise in MOS transistors and HEMTs
5.
Device parameter extraction from noise data
6. Low noise device and circuit design
14. Attendance and Expectations: Attendance is expected. Questions and discussions during
class and office hours are strongly encouraged. Underlying principles and gaining insight are
more important than memorization.
15. Grading – Tests I and II count for 30% each, the homework for 20%, and the final for 20%.
Test dates: Test I Tuesday February 17, Test II Tuesday March 31, and Final Exam Thursday
April 30 from 10-12.
Homework will be assigned regularly. Homework will be quizzed and counts for 20% towards
your final grade. One assignment may be missed.
Undergraduate and graduate students will attend the same lectures, but the level of homework
assigned to each group will differ.
16. Grading Scale – As defined in Sakai
This statement must be included in every grade scale for undergraduate level 1000-4000 syllabi:
“A C- will not be a qualifying grade for critical tracking courses. In order to graduate, students
must have an overall GPA and an upper-division GPA of 2.0 or better (C or better). Note: a Caverage is equivalent to a GPA of 1.67, and therefore, it does not satisfy this graduation
requirement. For more information on grades and grading policies, please visit:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx
17. Make-up Exam Policy: Make up exams require documented requests in writing and are
only approved for extenuating circumstances beyond a student’s control.
18. Honesty Policy – All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement
of academic honesty committing themselves to be honest in all academic work and
understanding that failure to comply with this commitment will result in disciplinary action.
This statement is a reminder to uphold your obligation as a UF student and to be honest in all
work submitted and exams taken in this course and all others.
19. Accommodation for Students with Disabilities – Students Requesting classroom
accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. That office will provide
the student with documentation that he/she must provide to the course instructor when
requesting accommodation.
20. UF Counseling Services –Resources are available on-campus for students having personal
problems or lacking clear career and academic goals. The resources include:
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UF Counseling & Wellness Center, 3190 Radio Rd, 392-1575, psychological and
psychiatric services.
Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career and job search services.
21. Software Use – All faculty, staff and student of the University are required and expected to
obey the laws and legal agreements governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to
monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual violator. Because such
violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as
appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold
ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honesty and integrity.