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Undergraduate Course: Microelectronics 3 (ELEE09021)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits10 ECTS Credits5
SummaryThe objective of the course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of semiconductor device operation as well as the fabrication techniques used in their manufacture. The course will cover the basics of semiconductor physics, the important building blocks of the p-n junction and MOS capacitor, and the operation and fabrication of MOS and bipolar transistors. Students will also be introduced to the structure of the electronics industry and important developments that are driving future technologies
Course description 20 lectures, 8 examples classes, 4 tutorials and 6-hour laboratory.
Lectures will look at: (A) Semiconductor theory; (B) Field Effect Devices; (C) Junction Devices; (D) Microfabrication and Process Integration; and (E) Future Trends in the Electronics Industry. Laboratory exercises will introduce the student to Process and Device Simulation.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Microelectronics 2 (ELEE08020)
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Microelectronics 2 (ELEE08020) AND Analogue Circuits 2 (ELEE08016)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Students MUST NOT also be taking Engineering Software 3 (ELEE09016) AND Microelectronics and Engineering Software 3 (ELEE09030)
Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesPrior knowledge of basic semiconductor theory and operation principles of semiconductor devices is required and recommended.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Course Start Date 18/09/2017
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 100 ( Lecture Hours 22, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22, Formative Assessment Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 3.5, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 49 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 85 %, Coursework 15 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 85% exam - 120 minute written examination
15% course work - computer simulation exercise
Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)1:30
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Use their knowledge of the theory of semiconductor physics to describe and demonstrate the principles of semiconductor building blocks such as pn junction and MOS structures.
  2. Derive the mathematical relationships that determine the operational characteristics of advanced bipolar and CMOS device architectures that make possible modern nanoscale integrated circuits;
  3. Use their understanding of the processing steps used in semiconductor microfabrication to produce integrated manufacturing procedures that will enable the production of advanced microelectronic products.
  4. Envisage novel technologies and contribute to the ongoing roadmapping that will secure the future of the global microelectronics industry.
Reading List
READING LIST - RECOMMENDED
Semiconductor Devices, Physics and Technology
Simon Sze, Ming-Kwei Lee
3rd Edition, International Student Version
Wiley (2013)
ISBN: 978-0-470-87367-0

READING LIST - BACKGROUND
Introduction to Microfabrication
Sami Franssila
2nd Edition
Wiley (2010)
ISBN: 978-0-470-74983-8

Introduction to Solid State Physics
Charles Kittel
8th Edition
Wiley (2005)
ISBN: 0-471-41526-X

Microelectronic Devices
Keith Leaver
2nd Edition
Imperial College Press (1997)
ISBN: 978-1-86094-020-0 / 978-1-86094-013-2
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements None
KeywordsSemiconductor devices,MOS transistor,IC fabrication
Contacts
Course organiserDr Jonathan Terry
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Course secretaryMrs Lynn Hughieson
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
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