Microelectronics II
Objectives
At the end of this curricular unit the student will have acquired the knowledge, skills and competences that allow him:
- Understand the basic concepts about the operation of some discrete systems and devices used in microelectronics such as MEMS, diodes, different types of transistors and thyristors
- Be able to distinguish the architecture of the previously mentioned elements
- Know the specific processing techniques and characteristic curves of the above elements
General characterization
Code
11045
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Luís Miguel Nunes Pereira, Rodrigo Ferrão de Paiva Martins
Hours
Weekly - 6
Total - 90
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Although not mandatory, it is strongly recommended that the students were already approved in Semiconductor Materials and in Microelectronics I before attending the classes of this curricular unit.
Bibliography
•Physics of Semiconductor Devices, S. M. Sze, K. K. Ng, Wiley, 2012
•Foundations of MEMS, 2nd edition Chang Liu, Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2010
•Introductory MEMS, Fabrication and Applications, Thomas M. Adams, Richard A. Layton, Springer 2010
Teaching method
The UC is divided into theoretical classes and practical (including laboratory) classes. In addition, there is tutorial teaching, subject to evaluation by oral discussion.
The evaluation is continuous and consists of the accomplishment of two tests. Two reports on the practical classes (one on the manufacture of MEMS and the other on the characterization of transistors) are also evaluated by oral discussion. The weight of the tests / exams and reports in the final score is the same (50% / 50%).
Evaluation method
- 1st test - week 7 - October 27
- 2nd test - week 14 - December 15
- 3 topics for discussion in forum (to be held in group)
- Manufacture of MEMS (50%) Transistors (50%)
- Delivery 15 after the last class
- Commented ppt or video + report (data treatment)
- 1st questionnaire - week 10 - November 17
- 2nd questionnaire - week 15 - December 21
Frequency
- approval in the practical component (average> 9.5V)
Final score
- 50% theoretical component (or exam score) + 50% practical component
Subject matter
1.MEMS
Introduction and aplications
Materials and tecnology
NEMS
2. pn Junctions
Revision on pn junctions
Schottky junction
Varistors
3. Transistors
Bipolar
JFETs
MOSFETs
CMOS
TFTs
EGTs
4. New devices and technologies
Programs
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