Electronic Materials and Devices

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Free Online Course: Electronic Materials and Devices provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 5 weeks long, 8-12 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Electronic Materials and Devices is taught by Caroline Ross.

Overview
  • In this engineering course, you will learn about diodes, bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs and semiconductor properties.

    This course is part 1 of a series that explain the basis of the electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials including semiconductors, metals, organics, and insulators. You will learn how devices are built to take advantage of these properties. This is illustrated with a wide range of devices, placing a strong emphasis on new and emerging technologies.

    Part 2 - 3.15.2x: Optical Materials and Devices
    Part 3 - 3.15.3x: Magnetic Materials and Devices

Syllabus
  • Week 1:

    • Semiconductor Fundamentals

    Week 2:

    • Carrier Action: Drift and Diffusion
    • Carrier Action: Recombination and Generation

    Week 3:

    • pn Junction at Equilibrium
    • pn Junction Under Bias
    • The Ideal Diode Equation and Real Diodes

    Week 4:

    • Bipolar Junction Transistor
    • Field Effect Transistors

    Week 5:

    • Final Quiz