ENGPHYS 3PN4 - Semiconductor Junction Devices

4 unit(s)

Electronic properties of semiconductors: non-equilibrium carrier conditions; steady state and non-steady state; p-n junctions; Schottky diodes; bipolar junction transistors. Detailed coverage of a range of diodes including photodiodes, solar cells, light emitting diodes, zener diodes, and avalanche diodes.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours each); second term
Prerequisite(s): MATLS 3Q03, or credit or registration in ENGPHYS 3F03