2018 Semiconductor device simulation

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instructor(s)
Fukuda Koichi 
Class Format
Lecture / Exercise     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Intensive ()  
Group
-
Course number
EEE.D546
Credits
1
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2018/4/9
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

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.

Student learning outcomes

understand the basic operation of semiconductor device simulation.
understand PN junctions and MOSFETs through simulations.
MOSFET device design training with the simulator for experiences.

Keywords

Semiconductor device simulation, process simulation, pn-junctions, MOSFETs

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Using a Linux server from a PC terminal.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
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.

Textbook(s)

Lecture notes are provided.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Lecture notes are provided.

Assessment criteria and methods

mini training homework 50% device design training 50%

Related courses

  • EEE.D211 : Semiconductor Physics
  • EEE.D351 : Electron Devices I

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

Semiconductor physics, basic understanding of PN-junctions and MOSFETs.

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