Course Specifications
1. Basic Information
ECE311 Advanced Semiconductor Devices 2 CH
Prerequisites Electronics
Number of weekly Contact Hours
Lecture Tutorial Laboratory
2 1 0
Required SWL 100 Equivalent ECTS 4
Course Content
Semiconductors review, Theory of junctions and interfaces: p-n and metal-semiconductor
junctions, Oxide-semiconductor and heterojunction interfaces, Principles of bipolar transistor
operation, Field effect devices: MESFET and MOSFET, Downscaling principles and Submicron
devices, TFET transistors, SOI transistors, Vertical Transistors: FinFET and Surround gate FET.
Used in Program / Level
Program Name or requirement Study Level
Electronics and Communication Engineering Program 3
Assessment Criteria
Student Activities Mid-Term Exam Practical Exam Final Exam
20% 20% 0% 60%
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2. Course Aims
The course aims to:
⁻ Provide students with foundational background, theories, and mechanism of operation
of principle and advanced semiconductor devices with emphasis on physical concepts.
⁻ Develop the student skills in modeling and characterization of semiconductor devices.
⁻ Provide students with good understanding of the link between device physics and
circuit design by introducing to them design parameters, performance parameters,
CAD models, and device scaling theory, etc.
3. Competencies and LOs Mapping
A1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
engineering fundamentals, basic science and mathematics.
A5. Practice research techniques and methods of investigation as an inherent part of
learning.
[Link] and apply new knowledge; and practice self, lifelong and other learning
strategies.
C1. Understand the underlying physical phenomena and limitations of the performance of
components and systems in electronics and communication engineering.
C2. Demonstrate the ability to model and analyse components and systems in electronics
and communication engineering and identify the software tools required to optimize
their performance.
C5. Demonstrate the knowledge about state of the art of components and systems in
Electronics and Communication Engineering.
Learning Outcomes - LOs
Cognitive Domain
1 Illustrate the mechanism of operation of principle semiconductor devices.
2 Evaluate the characteristics of semiconductor devices.
Psychomotor Domaine
3 Simulate a PN junction diode and Transistors using TCAD tool.
Affective Domaine
Discuss the effect of scaling down of MOSFETs on the Microprocessors
4
speed.
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Mapping
LOs
Competences
A1 A5 A10 C1 C2 C5
Cognitive Domain
1 ⚫ ⚫
2 ⚫ ⚫
Psychomotor Domain
3 ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
Affective Domain
4 ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
4. Assessment and Feedback Strategy
‐ Assignments
‐ Quizzes to assess understanding of the fundamentals, problem solving and analytical
and design capabilities.
‐ Written examinations (midterm & final term) to assess understanding of different
aspects in the course, design capabilities, and analytical skills.
‐ Design project using TCAD tools to assess the ability to apply knowledge gained in the
course in a real design case.
5. Teaching and Learning Methods
‐ Lectures (Online)
‐ Tutorials (On campus)
‐ Self-learning
6. List of References
a. Essential books (text books)
‐ B. G. Streetman, S. K. Banerjee, Solid State Electronic Devices, 7th Edition,
Prentice-Hall, New Jersey, 2016.
Recommended books
‐ Semiconductors Physics and Devices Basic principles - by Donald A. Neaman, 3rd
edition, Mc Graw Hill
‐ S. O. Kasap, Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices, 3rd Edition, McGraw
Hill 2006.
‐ S.M. Sze, Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 2nd Edition, Wiley-Interscience,
1981.
c. Periodicals, Web sites, … etc
‐ Transactions of IEEE Electron Devices, EKB: [Link]
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Study Plan
Lecture
No Course Content Tutorial Total
(hours)
1 Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 2 1 3
2 Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals 2 1 3
3 P-N Junctions 4 2 6
4 MS contacts 2 1 3
5 BJTs 4 2 6
6 MESFETs 2 1 3
7 MOS cap 6 3 9
8 MOSFETs: Long and Short channel 6 3 9
Advanced transistors: TFET and FinFET 4
9 2 1 3
8
Total 30 15 45
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7. Course Content/LO Matrix
Course Content 1 2 3 4
Introduction to Semiconductor Devices ⚫ ⚫
Review of Semiconductor Fundamentals ⚫ ⚫
P-N Junctions ⚫ ⚫
MS contacts ⚫ ⚫
BJTs ⚫ ⚫
MESFETs ⚫ ⚫
MOS cap ⚫ ⚫
MOSFETs: Long and Short channel ⚫ ⚫
Advanced transistors: TFET and FinFET ⚫ ⚫
8. Assessment Methods /LO Matrix
Assessment 1 2 3 4
Assignments and Reports ⚫ ⚫
Midterm ⚫ ⚫
Quizzes ⚫ ⚫
Project ⚫ ⚫
Participation ⚫
Written Exam ⚫ ⚫
9. Learning Method /LO Matrix
Course Content 1 2 3 4
Interactive Lectures & Tutorials ⚫ ⚫
Collaborating learning (Team Project) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
In Class Discussion & problem solving ⚫ ⚫ ⚫
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