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Semiconductors

Course Description: Semiconductor Fundamentals: Carrier distribution function, carrier density, carrier transport, carrier recombination and generation, continuity equation, drift and diffusion model. The p-n junction: Electrostatic analysis of the p-n junction, p-n junction current, reverse bias breakdown. The bipolar junction transistor (BJT): Principle of operation, ideal transistor model, non-ideal effects, base-collector transit time effect, BJT circuit models and technologies. MOS capacitors: Principle of operation, analysis of MOS capacitors. MOS transistors: Principle of operation, MOS transistor models, threshold voltages, MOS transistor circuits and technologies.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: PHYS471
Objectives of the course :

Equipping the student with the skill to identify different components by studying the physical properties of semiconductors.

Course outputs :

At the end of the course, the student should be able to do the following:
1 - Understanding the basic concepts of semiconductors
2. Application of some concepts of quantum mechanics and statistical physics, such as the use of different distributions (Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution law, Fermi-Dirac distribution law, Bose-Einstein distribution law).
3- Study of semiconductor properties and mathematical models for various components.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-20

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