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Syllabus for Semiconductor Physics and Devices

Course Title: Introduction to Semiconductor Physics and Devices


Course Duration: 12 Weeks
Level: Undergraduate/Technical Training
Prerequisite: Basic Physics, Introductory Electronics

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamental principles of semiconductor physics.


2. Explore the properties and behavior of semiconductor materials.
3. Analyze the operation of semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and
optoelectronic devices.
4. Apply semiconductor concepts to real-world electronic circuits and systems.

Week-wise Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Semiconductors (Weeks 1-2)

 Week 1:
o Classification of Materials: Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors
o Crystal Structures and Bonding in Semiconductors
o Band Theory: Energy Bands, Band Gap, and Electron-Hole Dynamics
 Week 2:
o Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors
o Doping and Charge Carrier Concentrations
o Temperature Effects on Conductivity

Module 2: Charge Carrier Dynamics (Weeks 3-4)

 Week 3:
o Drift and Diffusion of Charge Carriers
o Mobility and Conductivity
o Carrier Generation and Recombination
 Week 4:
o Continuity Equation and Quasi-Fermi Levels
o PN Junction Formation and Depletion Region
Module 3: Semiconductor Devices (Weeks 5-8)

 Week 5:
o PN Junction Diode: Characteristics and Applications
o Breakdown Mechanisms: Zener and Avalanche
 Week 6:
o Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT): Operation and Characteristics
o Common Configurations: CE, CB, and CC
 Week 7:
o Field-Effect Transistors (FET): JFET, MOSFET
o Threshold Voltage, Saturation, and Cutoff Modes
 Week 8:
o Power Semiconductor Devices: SCR, TRIAC, IGBT
o Introduction to Integrated Circuits (ICs)

Module 4: Optoelectronic Devices and Applications (Weeks 9-10)

 Week 9:
o Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Photodiodes
o Solar Cells: Principles and Efficiency Factors
 Week 10:
o Lasers in Semiconductor Technology
o Applications of Optoelectronic Devices

Module 5: Advanced Topics and Real-World Applications (Weeks 11-12)

 Week 11:
o Semiconductor Fabrication: Lithography and Doping Techniques
o Introduction to Nanotechnology in Semiconductors
 Week 12:
o Emerging Technologies: Quantum Dot and Organic Semiconductors
o Overview of Modern Semiconductor Industry

Assessment and Evaluation

1. Quizzes (Weekly): 20%


2. Mid-Term Exam: 20%
3. Laboratory Work/Projects: 30%
4. Final Exam: 30%
Recommended Textbooks and Resources

 "Semiconductor Physics and Devices" by Donald Neamen


 "Solid State Electronic Devices" by Ben G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee
 Online resources: MIT OpenCourseWare, Khan Academy

Instructor Note: Supplement the course with practical lab exercises and industry case studies to
enhance learning.

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