Introduction to Semiconductor Devices

Get an introduction to basic semiconductor vocabulary and concepts such as energy bandgap and minority carriers, and then pursue a more targeted investigation into the behaviors of semiconductor devices. Topics include intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, carrier transports and p–n junctions. As part of the curriculum, you undertake an individual research project that covers subjects such as the ultimate limits of integrated electronics or integrated strategy for confronting commoditization in the foundry industry. You then learn to apply those concepts to many applications, including complementary metal-oxide-semiconductors, bipolar junction transistors, light-emitting diodes and sensors.