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3.00 Credits
Design, simulation, fabrication, and characterization of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) devices. Integration of non-conventional devices into functional systems. Principles of fabrication, mechanics in micrometer scale, transducers and actuators, and issues in system design and integration. Topics presented in the context of example systems. Lab covers design, simulation, and realization of MEMS devices using commercially available foundry process. Prerequisite: ECE 51L or ME 125L or equivalent. Instructor: Kim.
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Discussion of solid-state phenomena including crystalline structures, X-ray and particle diffraction in crystals, lattice dynamics, free electron theory of metals, energy bands, and superconductivity, with emphasis on understanding electrical and optical properties of solids. Prerequisite: quantum physics at the level of Physics 143L or Electrical and Computer Engineering 211. Instructor: Teitsworth
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A quantitative treatment of the physical processes that underlie semiconductor device operation. Topics include band theory and conduction phenomena; equilibrium and nonequilibrium charge carrier distributions; charge generation, injection, and recombination; drift and diffusion processes. Prerequisite: Electrical and Computer Engineering 211 or consent of instructor. Instructor: Staff
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Basic semiconductor properties (energy-band structure, effective density of states, effective masses, carrier statistics, and carrier concentrations). Electron and hole behavior in semiconductors (generation, recombination, drift, diffusion, tunneling, and basic semiconductor equations). Current-voltage, capacitance-voltage, and static and dynamic models of PN Junctions, Schottky barriers, Metal/Semiconductor Contacts, Bipolar-Junction Transistors, MOS Capacitors, MOS-Gated Diodes, and MOS Field-Effect Transistors. SPICE models and model parameters. Prerequisites: ECE 162. Instructor: Massoud
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Analysis and design of bipolar and CMOS analog integrated circuits. SPICE device models and circuit macromodels. Classical operational amplifier structures, current feedback amplifiers, and building blocks for analog signal processing, including operational transconductance amplifiers and current conveyors. Biasing issues, gain and bandwidth, compensation, and noise. Influence of technology and device structure on circuit performance. Extensive use of industry-standard CAD tools, such as Analog Workbench. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 216. Instructor: Richards
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Basic processing techniques and layout technology for integrated circuits. Photolithography, diffusion, oxidation, ion implantation, and metallization. Design, fabrication, and testing of integrated circuits. Prerequisite: Electrical and Computer Engineering 162 or 163L. Instructor: Fair
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Analysis and design of digital integrated circuits. IC technology. Switching characteristics and power consumption in MOS devices, bipolar devices, and interconnects. Analysis of digital circuits implemented in NMOS, CMOS, TTL, ECL, and BiCMOS. Propagation delay modeling. Analysis of logic (inverters, gates) and memory (SRAM, DRAM) circuits. Influence of technology and device structure on performance and reliability of digital ICs. SPICE modeling. Prerequisites: Electrical and Computer Engineering 162 and 163L. Instructor: Massoud
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This course presents a rigorous treatment of topics in Photonics and Optics targeted at students with an existing photonics or optics background. Topics will include, Optical Sources, Statistical Optics and Coherence Theory, Detection of Radiation; Nonlinear Optics; Waveguides and Optical Fibers; Modern Optical Modulators; Ultrafast lasers and Applications. These topics will be considered individually and then from a system level perspective. Prerequisite: ECE 122 or equivalent. Instructor: Gauthier
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3.00 Credits
Theory and applications of nanophotonics and sub-wavelength optics. Photonic crystals, near-field optics, surface-plasmon optics, microcavities, and nanoscale light emitters. Prerequisite: Electrical and Computer Engineering 53L or equivalent. Instructor: Yoshie
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3.00 Credits
Devices for conversion of electrons to photons and photons to electrons. Optical processes in semiconductors: absorption, spontaneous emission and stimulated emission. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), semiconductor lasers, quantum-well emitters, photodetectors, modulators and optical fiber networks. Prerequisite: Electrical and Computer Engineering 216 or equivalent. Instructor: Stiff-Roberts
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