EE212 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES& MODELING
| Course Code: | 5670212 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. CENGİZ BEŞİKCİ |
| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- Students will be able to comprehend the fundamentals of solid-state electronics and semiconductor devices in order to utilize the semiconductor electron devices efficiently in discrete and integrated circuit applications
- Students will be able to understand, develop and use equivalent circuit models for semiconductor devices and perform analysis of transistor amplifier circuits
Course Content
Basic semiconductor concepts. Physical electronics. Physics of p-n junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs)and field-effect transistors. Transistor biasing and small-signal models. Secondary effects in transistors. Dynamic models for diodes and transistors. p-n-p-n switching devices. Modeling concepts for computer-aided design and introduction to circuit analysis with computer software.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will
- understand the basic properties of semiconductors
- understand the conduction mechanisms in semiconductors
- obtain essential knowledge of the principles, characteristics and limitations of semiconductor electron devices, as well as the underlying physics
- understand and use the newly developed devices in the future
- utilize widely used equivalent circuit models for semiconductor electron devices to predict device behavior in electronic circuits
- perform small signal analysis of amplifer circuits containing transistors and diodes
- perform computer analysis of circuits containing semiconductor devices
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||