Studying and understanding basic electronic components (classic and light-emitting diodes, Zener, etc.) the electric models of which are formulated from elementary physics of semiconductor materials (theory of bands and polarisation of PN junctions). Analysing their functions in electrical circuits. The teaching consists of 4.5 hours of class sessions and 9 hours of supervised study.
Prerequisite skills: Teoretical physics, Solid state physics, Material properties, Semiconductors
| On completion of the unit, the student will be capable of: | Classification level | Priority |
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| Understanding semiconductor physics | 1. Knowledge | Important |
| Understanding semiconductor physics | 2. Understand | Important |
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| Written exam: | 100 | % | Project submission: | % | |
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| Type of teaching activity | Content, sequencing and organisation |
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| Course/Supervised study | Revision of solid state physics Strong-link models and band theory |
| Course/Supervised study | Semiconductor materials and doping PN junctions |
| Course/Supervised study | Diodes and their characteristics Approximations and analyses of equivalent electrical circuits Diode appplications (e.g. Photodetection, rectifiers, etc.) |