Undergraduate Course: Microelectronics 3 (ELEE09021)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 10 |
| Home subject area | Electronics |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The objective of this module is to give students an in-depth analysis of semiconductor devices, focussing on the MOS transistor, fabrication technology and simple MOS circuits. A computer simulation exercise that backs up this course will be run. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Microelectronics 2 (ELEE08020)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Prior knowledge of basic semiconductor theory and operation principles of semiconductor devices is required and recommended. |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the theory of p-n junction and MOSFET operation.
2. Describe the characteristics of a CMOS inverter - static and transient response.
3. Know the parameters that limit the switching speed of CMOS inverters.
4. Describe the operation principles of a MOS capacitor.
5. Reproduce the device characteristics and know the function of contemporary semiconductor devices.
6. Follow the fabrication process sequence for MOS capacitors and transistors.
7. Design and optimise simple MOS circuits. Understand and appreciate how, and to what extent, device physics, fabrication process and circuit design affect circuit performance. |
Assessment Information
85% exam - 90-minute written examination
15% course work - computer simulation exercise |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
20 lectures, 8 examples classes, 4 tutorials and 6-hour laboratory |
| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Semiconductor devices, MOS transistor, IC fabrication |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Rebecca Cheung
Tel: (0131 6)50 5749
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Course secretary | Ms Tina Mcavoy
Tel: (0131 6)51 7080
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