Course title
1M9865001
Compound semiconductor physics and devices

 ishikawa hiroyasu Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course content
This course deals with compound semiconductors, and their devices such as GaAs MESFETs, GaAs-based HEMTs, GaAs-based HBTs, GaN HEMTs.
Purpose of class
You are expected to acquire the basic concepts of compound semiconductors and their devices.
Goals and objectives
  1. Be able to understand requirements of compound semiconductors
  2. Be able to understand basic physics of compound semiconductors
  3. Be able to understand basic mechanism of compound semiconductor devices
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Guidance
Introduction of compound semiconductors and devises 		No need preparation 0minutes
2． GaAs MESFET (1) Structure basic MESFET operation Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
3． GaAs MESFET (2) Structure and epitaxy Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
4． GaAs MESFET (3) Structure and device processes
Small test1 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
5． GaAs MESFET (4) Static characteristics and FET modeling
Small test2 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
6． GaAs MESFET (5) FET modeling
Small test3 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
7． GaAs MESFET (6) Small and large signal models
Small test4 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
8． GaAs HEMT (1) Electron scattering in bulk and low dimensional semiconductors
Small test5 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
9． GaAs HEMT (2) Formation mechanism of 2DEG
Small test6 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
10． GaAs HEMT (3) Basic HEMT operation and noises
Small test7 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
11． InP HEMT, PHEMT, DH-HEMT
Small test8 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
12． HBT
Basic BJT operation, HBT operation
Small test9 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
13． GaN HEMT (1) GaN-based materials; Epitaxy and polarity Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
14． GaN HEMT (2) Basic AlGaN/GaN HEMT operation
Small test10 		Review last week’s lesson 210minutes
Total. - - 2730minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Goals and objectives Total.
1. 33% 33%
2. 33% 33%
3. 34% 34%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation method:
A 6th absence may constitute a failing grade in this course.
Small tests 100%. You must score at least 60 points or higher out of 100 to pass.
Criteria:
If you are able to explain one of several important points in each subject equivalent to course and supplement materials, you will get 60 points out of 100 to pass.
Textbooks and reference materials
Course materials will be distributed in class.
Supplemental materials will be announced or distributed in class.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in semiconductor physics and devices are required.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch break on Wednesday. You can ask or contact me by e-mail in advance.
    email: ishkwh@sic.shibaura-it.ac.jp
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A N/A
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