This course introduces the fundamentals of MOSFET devices, CMOS digital logic, and basic memory technologies used in modern integrated circuits. Learners build an end-to-end understanding of how MOSFETs form the foundation for CMOS logic gates, which in turn serve as the building blocks for memory cells and arrays. Starting from individual transistor operation, the course progresses to CMOS inverters and gates, then shows how the semiconductor industry uses these to create SRAM/DRAM cells and non-volatile memories like Flash, MRAM, and ReRAM—revealing the practical pathway from device physics to high-volume IC manufacturing.
By course end, learners will be able to:
Akhil received a Joint PhD degree from IIT Delhi and NYCU Taiwan. He was also conferred a Master’s Degree in VLSI and Embedded System from CUSAT and has clean room experience from world-class laboratories such as TSRI. His main research focus is on nanoelectronics and nanofabrication. During his PhD, he was involved in the fabrication and development of spintronics-based memories and sensing devices, and is skilled in magnetic and FEM simulations. He is currently researching flexible spintronic devices.
บทที่ 1:Fundamentals of MOSFETs
บทที่ 2:MOSFET Modeling and Scaling
บทที่ 3:CMOS Logic Fundamentals
บทที่ 4:Introduction to Memory Technology
บทที่ 5:Volatile Memories
บทที่ 6:Non-Volatile and Emerging Memories
This course provides a systematic introduction to MOSFET devices, CMOS digital circuits, and semiconductor memory technologies, illustrating how these fundamental technologies are integrated to form modern integrated circuits.
The course begins with the structure, operating principles, and electrical characteristics of MOSFETs, followed by the analysis and design of CMOS inverters and basic logic gates. Building upon these foundations, learners will explore how CMOS circuits are used to construct memory cells and arrays, including both volatile memories (SRAM and DRAM) and non-volatile memories such as Flash memory, MRAM, and ReRAM.
Through lectures and practical examples, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the relationships among semiconductor devices, digital logic circuits, and memory architectures, establishing a solid foundation for further study in integrated circuit design and semiconductor technologies.
The course is organized into five major modules, each consisting of several short lessons.
Each lesson is presented as a video of approximately 10–30 minutes, allowing learners to study at their own pace.
After each chapter, an optional quiz is provided for learners to assess their understanding of the course content.
This course is designed primarily for third-year undergraduate students or above majoring in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related disciplines.
Students are recommended to have a basic understanding of the following subjects before taking this course: