Microelectronics: Processes

Objectives

The course of Microelectronics: Processes aims to transmit to the students the theoretical and practical foundations of the materials and processes used in the semiconductor industry and microelectronics, focusing on the manufacture of devices.

General characterization

Code

12696

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Luís Miguel Nunes Pereira

Hours

Weekly - 5

Total - 80

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge on Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Bibliography

-       R. Jaeger "Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication", Addison Wesley Publishing Company (1993)

-      Lectures Slides.

Teaching method

The course content will be trasmitted according to a lecture method (with slideshow / powerpoint), encouraging interaction, dialogue-oriented and discussion with students in the classroom, stimulating pedagogical action. The lectures will be supplemented with the completion of 5 laboratory clases, thus promoting a strong link between theory and practice.

Evaluation method

Evaluation

Theoretical component

Two tests (elective) – 75%

“Scouting” tests done during the classes – 25%

Or

Exam

Score on continuous evaluation or exam must be >=9.5/20

 

Practical component - Frequência:

Score must be >=9.5/20 in the practical component:

•Questionnaires (solved in groups) about the lab work with oral presentation and discussion (75 %)
•Exercises to be solved by the students during the semester (25 %)

 

Final Score:

50% average continuous evaluation (or Exam) + 50% practical component


Subject matter

Theoretical / Practical

1 - Growth of Monocrystals
2 - Thermal Oxidation
3 - Lithography
4 - Diffusion
5 - Ionic Implantation
6 - Etching
7 - Deposition of thin films (PVD and CVD)
9 - Contacts and interconnections
10 – Performance improvement



Pratical classes
Exercises

1 – Crystal growth
2 - Thermal Oxidation.
3 – Lithography and etching
4 – Diffusion
5 – Ionic implantation

Lab Classes
1 – Thermal Oxidation
2 – Lithography
3 - Etching
4 – Diffusion
5 – Metallization
6 - Characterization


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