CES 432 - Physics of Semiconductor Devices

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Sonoma State University

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Description:

Lecture, 3 hrs. Semiconductor materials, crystal structure, and growth; energy bands and charge carriers; conductivity and mobility; metal-semiconductor and p-n junctions; p-n junction diodes; bipolar junction transistors; field-effect transistors; CCD’s; photonic devices; and integrated circuits. Projects in photolithography; conductivity and contact resistance measurements; I-V and C-V characteristics of diodes; characterization of transistors may be assigned. Prerequisite: PHYS 314 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sonoma.edu

Phone Number:

(707) 664-2880

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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