Principle of Semiconductor Devices

Semiconductor Physics and Modern Device Technology

Begin with the principles underlying everyday electronics—diodes, transistors, and LEDs—then advance into the cutting-edge physics that powers modern computing. The course explores how transistor scaling and device miniaturization drive the semiconductor industry forward, and what physical limits lie ahead. You'll learn device design at the practical level: how to spec components to meet performance requirements.

Special focus on MOSFETs, charge-coupled devices, and imaging sensors shows how semiconductor principles directly enable the technologies everyone uses. Understanding the physics behind the components themselves opens doors to innovation in electronics and nanotechnology.