Undergraduate Course: Microelectronics 3 (ELEE09021)
Course Outline
| School | School of Engineering |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The objective of the course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of semiconductor device operation as well as the fabrication techniques used in their manufacture. The course will cover the basics of semiconductor physics, the important building blocks of the p-n junction and MOS capacitor, and the operation and fabrication of MOS and bipolar transistors. Students will also be introduced to the structure of the electronics industry and important developments that are driving future technologies |
| Course description |
16 lectures, 4 examples classes, and 4 tutorials.
Lectures will look at: (A) Semiconductor theory; (B) Field Effect Devices; (C) Junction Devices; (D) Microfabrication and Process Integration; and (E) Future Trends in the Electronics Industry. Laboratory exercises will introduce the student to Process and Device Simulation.
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Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Prior knowledge of basic semiconductor theory and operation principles of semiconductor devices is required and recommended. |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2026/27, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
| Course Start Date |
21/09/2026 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Lecture Hours 20,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 4,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
74 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% Exam |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Minutes |
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| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Microelectronics 3 | 90 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | Microelectronics 3 | 90 | |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Use their knowledge of the theory of semiconductor physics to describe and demonstrate the principles of semiconductor building blocks such as pn junction and MOS structures.
- Derive the mathematical relationships that determine the operational characteristics of advanced bipolar and CMOS device architectures that make possible modern nanoscale integrated circuits;
- Use their understanding of the processing steps used in semiconductor microfabrication to produce integrated manufacturing procedures that will enable the production of advanced microelectronic products.
- Envisage novel technologies and contribute to the ongoing roadmapping that will secure the future of the global microelectronics industry.
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Reading List
READING LIST - RECOMMENDED
Semiconductor Devices, Physics and Technology Simon Sze, Ming-Kwei Lee, 3rd Edition, International Student Version Wiley (2013) ISBN: 978-0-470-87367-0
READING LIST - BACKGROUND
Introduction to Microfabrication, Sami Franssila, 2nd Edition, Wiley (2010) ISBN: 978-0-470-74983-8
Solid State Electronic Devices, Ben Streetman, 7th Edition Pearson (2016) ISBN: 9781292060767, 9781292060552.
The Solid State: an introduction to the physics of crystals for students of physics, materials science, and engineering, Harold Max Rosenberg, 3rd Edition (reproduced, with corrections), Oxford University Press (1989) ISBN: 9780198518709. |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
The following Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP4) learning outcomes are assessed as follows:
Examination: C1 Science, mathematics and engineering principles; C6 Integrated/systems approach
The following Skills for Success areas are covered: Critical thinking; Problem solving; Curiosity; Data and Digital Literacy |
| Special Arrangements |
None |
| Keywords | Semiconductor devices,MOS transistor,IC fabrication |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jonathan Terry
Tel: (0131 6)50 5607
Email: Jon.Terry@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Dr Leslie Noe
Tel:
Email: lnoe@ed.ac.uk |
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