Fundamentals of Semiconductor Elements (summer semester 2025)

This lecture is a component of the "Semiconductor Electronics" module. It serves as an introductory course to impart fundamental principles of semiconductor physics and the operational concepts of key semiconductor components used in electronics, presented at a basic level. The objective is to equip students with essential knowledge about electronic components, which forms a crucial foundation for comprehending more advanced courses and topics within the realm of electronics.

[Translate to English:] TEM Querschnittsaufnahme eines Transistors inklusive VIAs [Translate to English:] TEM Querschnittsaufnahme eines Transistors inklusive VIAs [Translate to English:] TEM Querschnittsaufnahme eines Transistors inklusive VIAs © MBE 2020

Content

  • Semiconductor electronics development
  • Band structure of semiconductors
  • Semiconductor materials: production, doping, etc. using silicon as an example
  • Load carriers: distribution, generation/recombination, transport
  • Semiconductors in contact: pn junction, diodes, solar cells
  • Basic principles of transistors: Bipolar and field effect transistors
  • Basic principles of memory cells
  • Optoelectronic devices: LED and laser
  • Device manufacturing: silicon technology overview
  • Future developments in electronics

Dates and Materials

Exam dates winter semester 2024/2025

This semester, the exman for Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices will be held in presence. The exam date will be 13.02.2025 and the exam will start at 8 a.m. in the Audimax (Building 1101, room E415).


In order to take part in the exam, you have to register online at the examination office. Please note the registration period, which is binding for your course of study. Subsequent registrations are not possible.


Only those who have registered for the exam in time will receive more detailed information about the exam by e-mail (to the e-mail address stored at Stud.IP). Since the registration period is different for each program, you will only receive the information by e-mail shortly afterwards.

Documents and supplemental materials are available on Stud.IP

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Lecture

Dr. Christopher Reiche
Dozent
Dr. Christopher Reiche
Dozent

Practical (only for Nanotechnology students)

Dipl.-Ing. Oliver Kerker
Research Staff
Address
Schneiderberg 39
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
007
Address
Schneiderberg 39
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
007