The courses in this specialization can also be taken for academic credit as ECEA 5630-5632, part of CU Boulder’s Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. Enroll here.
This Semiconductor Devices specialization is designed to be a deep dive into the fundamentals of the electronic devices that form the backbone of our current integrated circuits technology. You will gain valuable experience in semiconductor physics, pn junctions, metal-semiconductor contacts, bipolar junction transistors, metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) devices, and MOS field effect transistors.
Specialization Learning Outcomes:
Learn fundamental mechanisms of electrical conduction in semiconductors
Understand operating principles of basic electronic devices including pn junction, metal-semiconductor contact, bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors
Analyze and evaluate the performance of basic electronic devices
Prepare for further analysis of electronic and photonic devices based on semiconductors
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Dive into the world of Semiconductor Physics with our expert-led course. Explore essential concepts like quantum theory of solids and understand how carriers behave within semiconductors. Gain insights into real-world applications that shape modern electronic devices.
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Dive into the world of semiconductor physics with our advanced course on Diodes: pn Junction and Metal-Semiconductor Contacts. This course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of critical concepts such as equilibrium behavior, current-voltage relationships, capacitance under bias, breakdown phenomena, and surface effects that are essential for designing and analyzing electronic devices.
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Dive into the world of transistors with our expert-led course on Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs) and Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs). Understand their inner workings, applications, and how they form the backbone of modern electronic devices.