ECE2903

Physics of electronic devices

(ENG)

tba

4 points + 26 lectures + 24 hours of laboratory/simulations/tutorials + First semester, Clayton, Malaysia + Second semester, Malaysia + Corequisite: ENG1803

Synopsis: Principles of quantum physics, quantum physics of atoms and solids. Electrons in metals, energy states, the Fermi level, photoelectricity. Conduction in metals, origins and mechanisms of resistivity. Energy bands in insulators and semiconductors. Fermi-Dirac distribution. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, photoconductivity, diffusion. Insulated-gate field effect transistor, PN junction diode, junction field-effect transistor, bipolar junction transistor: structure, device physics and static characteristics. Electrical thermal noise.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 80% + Laboratory/assignments: 20%