NANO 55 - Introduction to Micro & Nano Electronics

Institution:

Foothill College

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Description:

Introduces and explains terminology, underlying principles, fundamental operational models, properties, and concepts associated with modern electronic circuits and their applications. Fundamentals of carrier generation, transport, recombination, and biasing in semiconductors. Provides insight into the internal workings of the "building-block" device structures such as the PN-junction diode, metal semiconductor contacts, bipolar junction transistors, MOS capacitors, and field effect devices, solar cells, and LEDs. First order device models that reflect physical principles and are useful for integrated circuit analysis and design. Introduction to quantum effects. Prerequisites: ENGR 76 or NANO 51; NANO 52. Advisory: ENGR 35, 37, PHYS 4D, MATH 2A or 10. Five hours lecture. GE Area: Non-GE Applicable

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/30/2008 

Institution Website:

www.foothill.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 949-7777

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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