School of Electronics and Computer Science:
ELEC1012 Solid State Electronics
Basic Information
| School | Dept- Electronics & Computer Science |
|---|---|
| Known as | ELEC1012. |
| Session and Semester | Semester One, 2011 - 2012 |
| Credit | 10 Credit Points |
| Unit Leader | Prof Darren M Bagnall |
| Teachers | Dr. Harold M H Chong |
| Moderators | Dr Nicolas G Green |
| Study | 100 hours |
| Assessment | 15% coursework, 10% Supervisions, 75% written examination |
| Coursework | 5 assessed supervisions |
| Teaching | Lectures 24, Labs 2, Supervisions 8 |
| Referral | On referral, this unit will be assessed 100% by examination. |
| Syllabus Approved |
Description
Aims
- To introduce the electronic properties of semiconductors and other materials used in optoelectronic devices
- To introduce techniques that allow analyisis of semiconductor and device behaviour
- To describe the basic operation of common semiconductor devices
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The nature of semiconducting materials
- The physics that influences the presence of electrons and holes in a semiconductor
- The factors that influence the flow of charge in semiconductors
- The operation of semiconductor devices
- The phyiscs that determines the behaviour of semiconductor devices
Intellectual Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
- Use basic physics knowledge to predict the electronic behaviour of devices.
- Apply appropiate mathematical techniques to solve semiconductor and device problems.
- Understand the basics of semiconductor devices.
Practical Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
- Analyse both semiconductors and semiconductor devices
General Transferable (key) Skills
Having successfully completed the module, you will be able to:
- Develop an analytical approaches to complex physical systems
Topics Covered
- Energy Levels and Bandgaps
- Electrons and Holes
- Semiconductors, Insulators and Metals
- Direct and Indirect Semiconductors (energy-momentum diagrams)
- Carrier Concentrations
- Donors and Acceptors
- Fermi levels and Density of States
- Fields and Potentials
- Drift and Diffusion Currents
- PN JUNCTIONS
- Poissons Equation
- The Diode Equation
- Junction and Depletion Capacitance
- SOLAR CELLS AND PHOTODIODES
- BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS
- MOSFETS AND CMOS
- (LEDs And LASER DIODES)
Teaching and learning activities
Teaching methods include
- Lectures (24)
- Special Lectures and Tutorials (8)
- Laboratory exercises
Learning activities include
Learning activities include:
- Attending and particiapating in lectures
- Completing coursework and attending tutorials
- Laboratory work
Methods of assessment
| Assessment method | Number | % contribution to final mark |
|---|---|---|
| Problem Sheets [cwork] | 5 | 10 |
| Lab Work [labs] | 1 | 15 |
| Written Examination [exam] | 1 | 75 |
Feedback and student support during module study
Through marking of problem sheets and marks allocated to laboratory exercises.
Relationship between the teaching, learning and assessment methods and the planned learning outcomes
Specific laboraory exercises are designed to demonstrate the practical application of material taught in lectures.
Resources
Core Resources
Background Resources
- Streetman, Ben Garland, Solid State Electronic Devices 5th Edition Prentice Hall, 2000 [Library] [Shops]
- Neamen, Semiconductor Physics and Devices 3rd Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2003 [Library] [Shops]
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ECS Socrates Students (Optional)
Students who are not registered on an ECS approved programme may take this module subject to meeting its pre-requisites and the availability of resources. To confirm this, please can you contact the module leader (as listed above) in the first instance. They will then refer you on to the appropriate director of studies for formal approval of your selection.