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. Detailed coverage of a range of diodes including photodiodes, solar cells, light emitting diodes, Zener diodes, and avalanche diodes.
Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) every other week; winter term
Prerequisite(s): Credit in at least one of the following: ELECENG 2EI4, ENGPHYS 3BA3, 3BA4, MATLS 2Q03 or Credit or Registration in at least one of the following: ENGPHYS 3SM3, PHYSICS 3K03
Antirequisite(s): MATLS 3Q03
Last offered in 2026-27, replaced by ENGPHYS 3PN3