Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED E
Date of Decision: 2024-04-02
Effective: 2024-05-08
Main field: Nanoscience
Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: E4-fh, F4, F4-nf, F4-fel, MNAV2, MSOC1, N4-hn
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand
This course aims at providing fundamental knowledge of the physics which enables the very high frequency operation of modern transistors. Basic amplifier design for microwave frequencies is introduced.
The course gives a modern description of transistors relevant for quantum well and FinFET devices, mainly based on ballistic transport.
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must
Basic semiconductor physics: density of states, band structure and Fermi-Dirac statistics for two-dimensional quantum structures.
Ballistic and diffusive transport in semiconductors.
Small signal modeling and the two-port description. Current and power gains. Stability.
(Heterostructure) FET: Geometric layout. Diffusive and ballistic DC and AC models with transcapacitances. Parasitic resistances and capacitances. Noise properties
Transmission lines and Smith charts. Basic design of low noise amplifiers.
Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam, literature study presentation and approved hand-in and laboration.
The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.
Modules
Code: 0119. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 6.0. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5).
Assessment: Passed exam
Code: 0219. Name: Hand In and Lab.
Credits: 0.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Passed hand-in and laboration.
Code: 0319. Name: Litterature Study.
Credits: 1.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).
Assessment: Presented research article
Assumed prior knowledge:
ESS030/ESSF20 or FFF021/FFN30 or ETIN70
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser:
FFF115
Course coordinator: Dr. Erik Lind,
Erik.Lind@ftf.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.eit.lth.se/course/eitp01