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Description

Semiconductors are a key driver of job growth, productivity and innovation throughout the world. This broad overview of the latest semiconductor technology will dive into the specifics of how semiconductors function and are used every day in industry. Learn about carrier generation, transport, recombination, storage in semiconductors and examine how first order device models are useful for integrated circuit analysis and design.

Prerequisites

Semiconductor Devices for Energy and Electronics (Stanford Course: EE116) or equivalent

Topics include

  • Metal semiconductor contacts
  • P-N junctions
  • MOS capacitors and transistors
  • Bipolar junction transistors
  • CCDs, solar cells, LEDs, and detectors

Course Availability

The course schedule is displayed for planning purposes – courses can be modified, changed, or cancelled. Course availability will be considered finalized on the first day of open enrollment. For quarterly enrollment dates, please refer to our graduate education section.