Module 03 — Physics of Semiconductor Devices

Overview

Module Overview

Once upon a time there were electrons and holes…

The course aims to provide a smooth introduction to the principles, electrical characteristics, and theoretical models of key semiconductor devices used in microelectronics. We will begin with the basics of semiconductor physics, focusing on the p–n junction and the field effect in semiconductors. Through a learning-by-doing approach in the laboratory, participants will investigate real devices and verify the semiconductor band model theory, the static and dynamic electrical characteristics of diodes and transistors, and the influence of temperature and light.

Topics

What You Will Study

Semiconductor physics: electrons, holes, and band model
p–n junction principles and characteristics
Field effect in semiconductors
Static and dynamic characteristics of diodes
Bipolar and field-effect transistors
Influence of temperature and light on device behaviour

Lecturers

Who Teaches This Module

Andrzej Mazurak

Assistant Professor

Warsaw University of Technology

He received his M.Sc. ('06) and Ph.D. ('11) at the Faculty of Electronics and Information Technology at the Warsaw University of Technology (WUT). Since 2012, he has been an assistant professor at the Institute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics (WUT). His research focuses on characterization, diagnostics, and modeling of semiconductor devices. He is engaged in didactics related to semiconductor physics and devices.

Jakub Walczak

Lecturer

Warsaw University of Technology

Graduated from Warsaw University of Technology (WUT), Faculty of Electronics and Information in 1996, the Ph.D. degree in 2002. Employed at the Institute of Microelectronics and Optoelectronics. His research area concentrated on modelling the transport and scattering processes in ultra-thin semiconductor devices. Engaged in teaching semiconductor devices.

Schedule

Module 03 Schedule

Hour breakdown for this module across online and onsite delivery formats.

Physics of Semiconductor Devices

10 h

5 h

15 h

Module Total