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Every autumn semester

The course aims for the student to develop a deeper understanding of the physical principles that form the basis of semiconductor physics and which is of central importance for understanding function of semiconductor devices, in particular transistors. An understanding of fundamental semiconductor physics and of the properties of semiconductor materials is crucial in order to be able to evaluate options regarding components and in order to be able to follow and take part in the development within the field.

Physics of semiconductors: bandstructure, intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, charge carrier concentrations and transport phenomena.
Generation, recombination, injection and transport of non-equilibrium carriers.
Surface states.
Electrical properties of components such as the pn junction, the bipolar transistor, metal-semiconductor junction.
Metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET): basic properties, functionality and scaling.

be able to account for essential theories and models within semiconductor physics
be able to account for the operation of basic semiconductor devices based on physical principles
be able to discuss the performance of devices in terms of material parameters and device design

be able to analyse devices using commercial simulation tools and to summarize and explain the results in a written report.
be able to solve problems and, in written form, clearly and in a structured way describe the solution.
be able to argue, use relevant concepts and make conclusions in a scientific discussion.

Lectures

Laboratory exercises

Exercises

Oral exam

Written assignments

Miscellaneous

Compulsory labs with written reports.

Failed, pass

Solid state physics including introductory semiconductor physics equivalent to FFFF05 Solid state physics, FFFF01 Electronic materials or ESS030 Physics of devices

Sze, S. & Lee, M.: Semiconductor Devices - Physics and Technology.

We will be using the third edition (most recent one). Previous editions will be sufficient most of the time.

Course coordinators:
Carina Fasth, carina.fasth@ftf.lth.se
Dan Hessman, dan.hessman@ftf.lth.se

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FN1/Anders Gustafsson