302446 (v.2) Physical Electronics 205

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Area:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	1744 (v.3) Structure of Matter 102 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Metals, insulators and semiconductors. Band theory of semiconductors. Quantum statistics - Fermi-dirac and Boltzman distributions. Hall effect. Transport equation for electronics and holes. Pn Junction diodes and operations. Bipolar junction and field effect transistors. Introduction to device modelling.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have gained an understanding of the Band Theory of Semiconductor crystals and the effects of temperature variations on semiconductor characteristics. They will be able to calculate the major and minor carrier densities in semiconductors, design procedures to measure semiconductor characteristics using Hall Effect and devise models for the analysis of pn junction diode circuits.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Solymar, L. and Walsh, D., (1998), 'Electrical Properties of Materials', 6th Ed, Oxford University Press, New York.
Unit Texts:	Neamen, D. A., 2003, 'Semiconductor Physics and Devices. Basic Principles', 2nd or 3rd Ed, McGraw Hill, New York.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments 20%. Final Examination 80%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y