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Course
Pro-forma
Bachelor of Engineering (Materials)
Code
KMEB2115
Title
Electronics Materials and Devices
Pre-requisite
None
Student Learning Time (SLT)
120 hours
Credit
3
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explain the basic electronic and magnetic properties of
materials.
2.
Carry out calculations related to carrier concentration and
transport.
3.
Explain the principles of operation of common
semiconductor devices.
4.
Describe basic steps in semiconductor device fabrication.
Synopsis
Introduction to electronic materials. Importance and evolution of
electronics industry. Semiconducting materials, their crystal
structure and energy bands. Carrier concentration. Donors and
acceptors. Carrier transport. Magnetic properties: Atomic origin
of magnetism, magnetization curve and magnetic domain, soft
and hard magnetic materials. Semiconductor devices: pn
junction, bipolar junction transistor and field effect transistors.
Optoelectronic devices: Optical absorption, solar cells, light
emitting diodes. Basic steps in semiconductor device fabrication.
Assessment
60 % Continuous Assessments
40 % Final Examination
References
1.
S. M. Sze, Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology,
John Wiley, 2002.
2.
Donald A. Naeman, Semiconductor Physics and Devices,
McGraw-Hill, 2002.
3.
S. O. Kasap, Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices,
McGraw-Hill, 2002.
4.
Kanaan Kano, Semiconductor Devices, Prentice Hall, 1998.
5.
M. S. Tyagi, Introduction to Semiconductor Materials and
Devices, John Wiley, 1991.
Soft Skills
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Communication Skills
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Critical Thinking
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Team Work Skills