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Semiconductor Devices

University of Colorado Boulder

This Semiconductor Devices specialization offers a comprehensive exploration of the fundamentals of electronic devices, crucial to our current integrated circuits technology. Through this course, you will gain valuable insights into semiconductor physics, pn junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, bipolar junction transistors, and MOS devices.

  • Learn the fundamental mechanisms of electrical conduction in semiconductors.
  • Understand the operating principles of basic electronic devices including pn junction, metal-semiconductor contact, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors.
  • Analyze and evaluate the performance of basic electronic devices.
  • Prepare for further analysis of electronic and photonic devices based on semiconductors.

This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of the principles and performance of basic electronic devices, equipping you for further analysis and application of electronic and photonic devices based on semiconductors. It is an ideal choice for individuals seeking to master the fundamentals of semiconductors and integrated circuits technology.

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Semiconductor Devices
Course Modules

This course comprises three modules: Semiconductor Physics, Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact, and Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor. These modules cover essential topics such as energy band structures, carrier statistics, diode behavior, and transistor analysis.

Semiconductor Physics

The Semiconductor Physics module delves into the energy band structures and their significance in the electric properties of solids. It also covers the analysis of carrier statistics and dynamics in semiconductors, providing a foundational understanding of semiconductor physics.

Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact

The Diode - pn Junction and Metal Semiconductor Contact module explores the behavior of pn junctions and metal-semiconductor contacts under different conditions, including equilibrium and bias. It also delves into characteristics such as capacitance, current behavior, and breakdown.

Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor

The Transistor - Field Effect Transistor and Bipolar Junction Transistor module focuses on the analysis of metal-oxide-semiconductor devices, MOSFETs, and BJTs. It provides a comprehensive understanding of these key electronic components and their operational principles.

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