Learn the essential tool for semiconductor research "semiconductor device simulation", by using the simulator. Through simulation, understand the operation of the PN junction, MOSFET visually. Challenge to the device design as a simple training. Also discuss method of utilizing to your research.
understand the basic operation of semiconductor device simulation.
understand PN junctions and MOSFETs through simulations.
MOSFET device design training with the simulator for experiences.
Semiconductor device simulation, process simulation, pn-junctions, MOSFETs
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Using a Linux server from a PC terminal.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Introduction to semiconductor process simulation. | |
Class 2 | Introduction to semiconductor device simulation. | Small exercises after the lecture. Study the influences of manufacturing process condition changes. |
Class 3 | Simulation of PN-junctions. | |
Class 4 | Simulation of MOSFETs I-V characteristics. | Small exercises after the lecture. Study the influences of device parameters. |
Class 5 | Simulation of MOSFETs, study of the internal physics. | |
Class 6 | MOSFET design training-1, improve the MOSFET characteristics. | Exercise is the MOSFET training itself. Study the complexity of the MOSFET device design. |
Class 7 | MOSFET design training-2, continued from the training-1. | |
Class 8 | Presentations of the MOSFET design training results. |
Lecture notes are provided.
Lecture notes are provided.
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Semiconductor physics, basic understanding of PN-junctions and MOSFETs.