Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Flandre Denis (coordinator); Hackens Benoît; Raskin Jean-Pierre;
Language
English
Main themes
This training on advanced semiconductor devices follows naturally that of LELEC1330. It is focused on high performance devices in terms of speed, noise and temperature. The course highlights the links between physical phenomena, materials, fabrication and performances. Simulation and characterisation tools will be introduced. Content : Special semiconductors (heterostructures, SOI, III-V), HEMT, JFET, MESFET, Diodes, bipolar transistors, and small scale and high frequency MOS devices.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "master in electrical engineering ", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
- Describe the physical behavior at play, and use appropriate models, in advanced semiconductor devices and in a wide range of temperature and frequency. - Use simulation and accurate characterization tools of semiconductor devices. - Model new devices in the perspective of forthcoming courses and master projects. |
The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
Lectures are given interactively and are based on the themes presented above. They are complementary to the written notes and references below as they give a different perspective and are based on student questions.
The project is an extension of the lectures and allows a deeper understanding of advanced devices. It relies on a bibliographic review of a specific subject chosen by the students (groups of 1 to 3), and/or the analysis of experimental data and modelling, depending on ressources available in the lab.
The project is an extension of the lectures and allows a deeper understanding of advanced devices. It relies on a bibliographic review of a specific subject chosen by the students (groups of 1 to 3), and/or the analysis of experimental data and modelling, depending on ressources available in the lab.
Teaching methods
- 11 lectures
- 2 laboratories
- 1 individual project, or in small groups.
Evaluation methods
Written exam on the theoretical background (50%)
Report and oral presentation of a personal/group project (50%)
Report and oral presentation of a personal/group project (50%)
Other information
Background in physics, including quantum mechanics, physics of semiconductor devices (e.g. LELEC1330)
Online resources
Bibliography
Slides et autres supports proposés par les enseignants sur Moodle.
Références disponibles en bibliothèques :
- « Physics of low-dimensional semiconconductors », J.H. Davies, Cambridge University Press
- « Physique des dispositifs semi-conducteurs », De Boeck Université, J.-P. Colinge et F. Van de Wiele
- « Silicon-on-Insulator Technology: Materials to VLSI », 2nd Edition, J.-P. Colinge, Kluwer Academic Publishers
- « Operation and modeling of the MOS transistor», Y. P. Tsividis, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
- « Quantum semiconductor Structures », C. Weisbuch and B. Vinter, Academic Press Inc.
Références disponibles en bibliothèques :
- « Physics of low-dimensional semiconconductors », J.H. Davies, Cambridge University Press
- « Physique des dispositifs semi-conducteurs », De Boeck Université, J.-P. Colinge et F. Van de Wiele
- « Silicon-on-Insulator Technology: Materials to VLSI », 2nd Edition, J.-P. Colinge, Kluwer Academic Publishers
- « Operation and modeling of the MOS transistor», Y. P. Tsividis, McGraw-Hill Book Company.
- « Quantum semiconductor Structures », C. Weisbuch and B. Vinter, Academic Press Inc.
Faculty or entity
ELEC
