ECE 398JC - Introduction to Electronic and Photonic Devices
Instructor: Professor Kent Choquette
Description:
The mobile phone and its associated information distribution systems are used to provide a framework for the study of semiconductor materials and devices. Selected components within the cell phone will be broken down into functional block diagrams, common circuit elements, and finally individual active devices. The core elements of all semiconductor electronic and photonic devices – semiconductor materials and the pn junction diode – will be studied in detail. Armed with a solid understanding of the energy band structure and electrical characteristics of the diode, a student can understand the structure and operation of any active semiconductor device. These devices will include bipolar transistors, field effect and MOS transistors, integrated circuits, solar cells, lasers and LEDs, modulators, and photodetectors.
Course Schedule
| CRN | Type | Section | Time | Days | Location | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
48831 |
lecture- discussion |
JC |
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM |
MWF |
260 EL |
Choquette, K |
3 hours Topic: Introduction to Electronic and Phontonic Devices. Prerequisites: PHYS 214; and credit or concurrent registration in ECE 329. |
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Course Materials
(registered students only)Syllabus:
- Introduction
- Solids and Energy Bands
- Carriers
- Carrier Motion
- pn Junction
- Photonic devices
- Field Effect Transistors
- Bipolar Transistors
- Device Fabrication