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Libera Università di Bolzano

Dispositivi Elettronici

Semestre 1 · 42409 · Corso di laurea in Ingegneria Elettronica e dei Sistemi ciberfisici · 9CFU · EN


The topics covered include:
• Physics of semiconductor materials (e.g., crystal structure, energy bands, density of states, dopants, electronic transport)
• Nanotechnology
• pn junctions and diodes
• MOSFETs
• JFETs
• Bipolar junction transistors
• Optical devices
• Sensors

Docenti: Luisa Petti, Niko Stephan Münzenrieder

Ore didattica frontale: 54
Ore di laboratorio: 36
Obbligo di frequenza: Preferrable. Non-attending students should contact the lecturer at the start of the course to agree on the modalities of the independent study

Argomenti dell'insegnamento
The topics covered include: • Physics of semiconductor materials (e.g., crystal structure, energy bands, density of states, dopants, electronic transport) • Nanotechnology • pn junctions and diodes • MOSFETs • JFETs • Bipolar junction transistors • Optical devices • Sensors

Modalità di insegnamento
Frontal lectures, homework, exercises, and laboratories.

Obiettivi formativi
The objective of this course is an understanding of the physics and operation of semiconductor devices. Specifically, understanding of the formation and behaviour of semiconductor contacts, basic knowledge of nanotechnology and microfabrication, understanding of operation and design of MOSFETs, bipolar transistors and JFETs, and understanding of other devices such as, optical devices and sensors.

Obiettivi formativi e risultati di apprendimento (ulteriori info.)
Knowledge and understanding 1. Have a solid knowledge of semiconducting materials and devices 2. Know the concepts of semiconducting carrier transport and of device operation Applying knowledge and understanding 3. Be able to design electronic devices and choose the proper materials for them 4. Be able to properly use physical units Making judgements 5. Be able to think “out-of-the-box” when facing problems and critical issues. Learning skills Develop learning capabilities and autonomous thinking in order to pursue effectively further studies.

Modalità d'esame
The exam will be in in written form. Students will have the choice to take an oral midterm exam to earn a bonus of up to 5 points out of 30 for the final mark. The students might also have the possibility to substitute a part of the final exam with a group project to be carried out during the semester and concluded by an oral presentation

Criteri di valutazione
The assessment criteria will be the accuracy of the answers given in the written examination, with particular attention to the resolution procedure adopted and the formal correctness of the same.

Bibliografia obbligatoria

Blackboard and lecture slides



Bibliografia facoltativa

Various textbooks can be used as a reference, for example:

·      „Semiconductor Physics and Devices”, Donald A. Neamen

·      „Physics of Semiconductor Devices“, S. M. Sze and Kwok K. Ng

·      „Microelectronics”, Jacob Millman and Arvin Grabel

·      „The Art of Electronics”, Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill




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Obiettivi di sviluppo sostenibile
Questa attività didattica contribuisce al raggiungimento dei seguenti Obiettivi di Sviluppo sostenibile.

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