ECE 630Physics and Models of Semiconductor Devices

Units: 0.50
Level: Graduate
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Electrical and Computer Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

Basics of semiconductor physics. Physical principles and operation of p-n junctions, metal/semidconductor contacts, MOS capacitors, MOS field-effect transistors, and related optoelectronic devices. Short-channel MOSFETs, modern MOSFETs, and future transistor technologies. Introduction to device simulators and SPICE models.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

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Leads to

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Fall 2026 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	4789	24 / 40	M 11:30–14:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

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This course is like 331, typical devices course

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Winter 2021

Mar 26, 2021 Nanoelectronics Courses recommendation/feedback 1 point, 2 comments

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Fall 2017

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In 27 terms, Fall 2011 to Winter 2024