ECE2903

Physics of electronic devices ( 4 points, SCA Band 2, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2005 (Day)
OS-IRAN First semester 2005 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2005 (Day)
OS-IRAN Second semester 2005 (Day)

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%

Contact Hours: 26 lectures

Corequisites: ENG1803 or PHS1022