Semiconductor Physics and Device Fundamentals
Ngày sẽ thông báo
6Tiếng/6Tuần học

Tóm tắt

● Enrollment Now OpenTentative Course Start: March 2027

This course introduces the basic physics of semiconductors, covering electrical conductivity, carrier statistics, and energy band theory. It then applies these fundamentals to analyze the operation and characteristics of essential devices: the PN junction diode and the MOSFET. The focus is on linking microscopic material properties to the electrical behavior of key electronic components.

Mục tiêu khóa học

Course Objectives
1
To establish the fundamentals of electrical conduction, carrier statistics, and energy band theory in semiconductors.
2
To analyze the operational principles and characteristics of key semiconductor devices: the PN junction diode and the MOSFET.
Course Outcomes
1
Students will be able to calculate conductivity, carrier concentration, and apply quantum statistics to determine electron occupation in semiconductor materials.
2
Students will be able to explain the working principles, derive I–V characteristics, and classify the operation regimes of PN junction diodes and MOSFETs.

Giảng viên giảng dạy

Vinod Naik Bhukya
Ph.D., National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Skills & Expertise
Electrical & Electronics Engineering
MATLAB Simulation

Lịch trình khóa học

Bài 1:Electrical Conductivity of materials

Bài 2:Carrier concentration, mobility, and doping in semiconductor

Bài 3:Carrier distribution functions (Maxwell–Boltzmann, Fermi–Dirac)

Bài 4:Energy band theory and classification of materials

Bài 5:PN junction diode: operation and I–V characteristics

Bài 6:Breakdown mechanisms: avalanche and tunneling

Bài 7:MOSFET fundamentals: structure and operation

Nội dung khóa học

Course Highlights
A structured progression from semiconductor physics to device application.
A consistent focus on linking microscopic material properties to macroscopic electrical behavior.
Direct emphasis on the foundational modern devices: the PN junction diode and the MOSFET.

Hình thức lên lớp

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.

Tiêu chí chấm điểm

After each chapter, an optional quiz is provided for learners to assess their understanding of the course content.

Điểm yêu cầu


Course Passing Grade:60Grade Memo:max grade 100 point

Môn học tiên quyết hoặc năng lực cần có

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:

1
General Physics
2
Calculus
3
Basic Electronics