12 units
In 18-419 we discuss some of the most important modern electronic and optoelectronic devices, including a variety of field effect transistors, resonant tunneling devices, and light-emitting devices, etc. This course builds upon the foundation of semiconductor device physics covered in 18-310. It provides in depth analysis on critical physical aspects that determine the performance of the devices. A special focus will be on major scientific and technological issues in the scaling of semiconductor systems into deep nanometer regime. In addition, this course introduces several recently emerged novel nanoscale electronic devices that are based on nonconventional nanoscale materials. Some of these device systems are currently being considered for potential applications in future nanoelectronics. Relating to this topic, the course also presents a basic introduction to quantum physics which fundamentally governs the properties of deep-nanoscale electronic systems; and a brief review on state-of-art nano-fabrication technology.
Prerequisite(s): 18-310
Prerequisite for: 18-510
Last updated on March 13, 2008
Applied Physics
Coverage, Depth