Course Description
The purpose of the course is to understand the conduction mechanisms in some basic technology materials and their application in modern optoelectronic and micro-nanoelectronic devices. Specifically, the following are presented (a) The conductivity of a special class of semiconductors, the polycrystalline semiconductors, which are of great technological interest. Particular importance is given to the effect of the grain boundaries on the electrical properties of these materials. Finally, the applications of polycrystalline semiconductors in electronics are described. (b) The electrical properties of thin insulating films applied to integrated circuit technology. Conduction mechanisms and basic aging mechanisms of insulating thin films in MOSFET transistors are presented. (c) Semiconductor materials used in advanced semiconductor devices for modern technological applications. In particular, optoelectronic light emitting devices based on p-n junctions with quantum wells in the discharge region (micro-LEDs) and multi-gate MOSFETs in nanoelectronics are being studied. (d) Experimental techniques for electrical characterization of semiconductor materials and devices are presented. Specifically, techniques for electrical characterization of semiconductors with Hall-effect and polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors (TFTs) with low frequency noise measurements.
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Course Info
Code: ΠΥΥ201
Group: Compulsory
Semester: Second Semester
Hours / Week: 3
ECTS Units: 5
Instructors: C. Dimitriadis, D. Tassis, Ν. Hastas
