ECE 6167 - Semiconductor Materials and Devices

Examines the fundamentals, materials, and engineering properties of semiconductors; and the integration of semiconductors with other materials to make optoelectronic and microelectronic devices. Includes basic properties of electrons in solids; electronic, optical, thermal and mechanical properties of semiconductors; survey of available semiconductors and materials choice for device design; fundamental principles of important semiconductor devices; sub-micron engineering of semiconductors, metals, insulators and polymers for integrated circuit manufacturing; materials characterization techniques; and other electronic materials. Cross-listed as MSE 6167. Prerequisite: Some background in solid state materials and elementary quantum principles.

Credits: 3