Advanced semiconductor devices

In this unit, you’ll examine semiconductor device physics, including energy band diagrams, Fermi levels, work functions, and carrier transport phenomena across a range of inorganic and organic semiconductors—both ordered and disordered materials. You’ll dive into the principles and models of key devices such as PN junctions, metal-semiconductor junctions (Schottky and Ohmic), heterojunctions, diodes, BJTs, HBTs, MOSFETs, HEMTs, CMOS, and TFTs. You'll also study simulations of heterojunction materials and devices, as well as optoelectronic devices like photovoltaic (PV) solar cells and LEDs. The unit includes organic semiconductor devices such as OLEDs, organic solar cells, and OTFTs. You’ll also cover memory devices in detail, including memristor concepts and design.

Problem-based learning - To deepen your understanding of the concepts and principles, you will be given problem-solving tasks to complete individually or in small groups.

Active learning - This unit has interactive workshops and computer laboratories that allow you to enhance your knowledge gained in lectures through individual or group participation in activities.

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.