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EE419 SOLID STATE DEVICES

Course Code: 5670419
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. CENGÝZ BEÞÝKCÝ
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.
Prerequisite: Set 1: 5670212
The course set above should be completed before taking EE419 SOLID STATE DEVICES .

Course Content

Introduction to quantum theory of solids, semiconductor fundamentals and carrier transport, p-n and metal-semiconductor junctions, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs): principles, modeling and advanced issues, heterojunctions and advanced electron devices, optical properties of semiconductors, optical devices: photodetectors, solar cells, light emitting diodes and lasers.
Prerequisites: EE 212.