(3 units). Modern solid-state electronic devices, their principles of operation, and fabrication. Solid state physics fundamentals, free electrons, band structure, and transport properties of semiconductors. Nonequilibrium phenomena in semiconductors. p-n junctions, Schottky diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors. Modern, high-performance devices. Ultrafast devices. Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture, Tutorial Prerequisites: ELG 2136, MAT 2384, (PHY 1124 or (PHY 1121, PHY 1122)).
(3 units). Modern solid-state electronic devices, their principles of operation, and fabrication. Solid state physics fundamentals, free electrons, band structure, and transport properties of semiconductors. Nonequilibrium phenomena in semiconductors. p-n junctions, Schottky diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors. Modern, high-performance devices. Ultrafast devices. Course Component: Laboratory, Lecture, Tutorial Prerequisites: ELG 2136, MAT 2384, (PHY 1124 or (PHY 1121, PHY 1122)).