半导体材料与器件

The goal of this course is to establish a basic understanding of the physical principles involved in semiconductor materials, as well as an understanding of devices and processing technology. The knowledge acquired in this course will allow students to understand the fundamental electronic and optical properties of semiconducting materials, the principals involved in the operation of typical semiconductor devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, and MOS devices, and the processing techniques used in modern day VLSI technology. Upon completion of this course, students will acquire a general understanding of the semiconductor industry and understand the key concepts related to semiconductor devices and microelectronic processing technology. Students will also be able to describe device operation and optimize processing technology through mathematical modeling.