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ECE 5205 - Basic Semiconductor Devices (3C)

Course Description

Description of the performance characteristics and limitations of basic semiconductor electronic devices in terms of the properties of semiconductor materials and device structure.

Why take this course?

Graduate students in this field require a knowledge of the performance characteristics and limitations of basic semiconductor electronics devices to model these devices and to design electronic systems using these devices. The syllabus change adds new material on crystal growth with some compression of material on the device physics.

Learning Objectives

  • the graduate student will be familiar with the state-of-the-art semiconductor materials and the basic semiconductor devices and circuit applications.
  • The student will have an understanding of semiconductor physics, bipolar devices and unipolar devices, and related device operations.
  • The student will be capable of carrying the analysis of semiconductor devices subject to different effects such as high-field, thermal, and optical effects.

    • Resources & Links

    Textbook List

    The Fall 2024 ECE textbook list is available online for students.
    The Spring 2025 ECE texbook list is available online for students

    Graduate Advising Contacts

    Graduate Advising contacts

    Graduate Program Director and CPE Admission Officer
    Paul E. Plassmann

    Director, Extended Campus and Vice Chair, Graduate Committee
    Joseph G. Tront

    EE Admission Officer
    Gregory D. Earle

    Admissions/Recruiting Contact

    Laura Villada, Graduate Recruiting and Admissions Coordinator. vlaura@vt.edu