(3 units). Equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions in a semiconductor. Carrier transport theory. Physical theory of basic semiconductor device structures and aspects of design: PN junctions and bipolar transistors, field effect devices. Current transport relationships for transistors. Charge control theory. Modeling of device mechanisms. Performance limitations of transistors. This course is equivalent to ELEC 5800 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisites: ELG 6384.
(3 units). Equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions in a semiconductor. Carrier transport theory. Physical theory of basic semiconductor device structures and aspects of design: PN junctions and bipolar transistors, field effect devices. Current transport relationships for transistors. Charge control theory. Modeling of device mechanisms. Performance limitations of transistors. This course is equivalent to ELEC 5800 at Carleton University. Course Component: Lecture Prerequisites: ELG 6384.
