ECE 6138 - Field-Effect Devices

(4 credits)

Electronic structure of semiconductor surfaces. Concepts of surface states and surface change. Metal-Semi-conductor (MS) contacts: ohmic and rectifying. Conductivity modulation and the theory of JFET and MESFET transistors. Integrated device technology, including Silicon on Sapphire (SOS) and Silicon on Insulator (SOI) structures and their application. Previously EE 682 and ECE 682. Credit cannot be received for more than one of EE 682, ECE 682 or ECE 6138.

Prerequisite(s): Student must meet prerequisites ECE 5130 and at least one course from the core and theory group of courses.

Course revisions made after the Graduate Catalog publication date will be posted in the Graduate Catalog Addendum.