ECSE-6230 Semiconductor Devices and Models I

Semiconductor Devices and Models I
Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering ECSE-6230

Description
The physical operation of modern semiconductor devices and the determination of their internal parameters. Devices include diodes, unipolar and bipolar transistors, and metal-oxide-semiconductor devices. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental mechanisms that contribute to device performance. The interrelationship between device parameters and circuit performance is stressed..

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge (at the undergraduate level) of semiconductor physics and devices or Microelectronics Technology (ECSE-2210) or equivalent or permission of the instructor.

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 14 weeks, 28 sessions
Mid-Term Quiz: 1
Final Exam: 1
Project: 1
Homework: Every 10 Days

Grading
Mid-Term Quiz: 30%
Final Exam: 30%
Project: 30%
Homework: 10%

Computing
E-mail, PowerPoint and World Wide Web access (at least 56Kbps required, broadband recommended) required for printing of course notes, use of RPILMS, course communications, and use of a real-time web conferencing tool. AIM-Spice, free circuit simulation software optional, can be downloaded from www.aimspice.com Sun Microsystems Java Web Start (free) or an open-source alternative (Open-JNLP) as well as a sound card with PC microphone and speakers (headset recommended) is needed to use the real-time web conferencing tool.

E-mail access is required for course communications.

Access to Blackboard, Rensselaer's course management tool, is required.
Please refer to this page for instructions on how to set up your computer for Blackboard.

Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI - elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - technical elective
ELEC - may be used as a core course or technical elective
EPOW - technical elective
HCIN - n/a
ITEC - n/a
MBA - elective
MGMT-MS - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGTE - elective with advisor pre-approval
TCOM - n/a

This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites and is required for the Certificate in Microelectronics Technology and Design and the Certificate in Semiconductor Power Devices Technology.