525.421 - Introduction to Electronics and the Solid State I Course Homepage
Instructor Information
Harry Charles
Email: harry.charles@jhuapl.eduWork Phone: (443) 778-8050
Home Phone: (301) 725-6997
Dr. Charles holds B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University and The Johns Hopkins University, respectively. He is a member of the Principal Professional Staff at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and Department Head of the Technical Services Department. Dr. Charles has worked for over 30 years in the microelectronics arena and is a specialist in solid state physics, electronic devices, packaging, and reliability. His latest interests include ultra-thin modules; advanced interconnect; biomedical instrumentation; nano-scale electronics; and alternate energy. He has published over 200 papers on electronic devices and packaging, along with thirteen patents and several pending patent applications. Dr. Charles is a Fellow and former President of IMAPS - The Microelectronics and Packaging Society, a Fellow of the IEEE, and a past member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE's Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (CPMT) Society. He has received international recognition for his research, development, and teaching activities, including ISHM's Technical Achievement Award (1987), selection as Maryland's Distinguished Young Engineer (1989), The Johns Hopkins University's Outstanding Teaching Award (1992), the CPMT Board of Governors' Outstanding Service Award (1992), ISHM’s Distinguished Service Award (1994), the IMAPS Daniel C. Hughes Memorial Award (1998), and numerous awards for best papers. Dr. Charles has taught for 30 years in the Johns Hopkins University Engineering Program for Professionals (JHUEPP). He has developed nine new courses and is currently chair of the Applied Physics Program in the EPP. Dr. Charles also holds the Office of Naval Research Distinguished Chair for Science and Technology at the US Naval Academy.
Course Information
Course Description
Fundamentals of solid state and device physics are presented. Topics in solid state physics include crystal structure, lattice vibrations, dielectric and magnetic properties, band theory, and transport phenomena. Concepts in quantum and statistical mechanics are also included. Basic semiconductor device operation is described with emphasis on the p-n junction. NOTE: Interested students should note the availability of the elective course 615.764 Solid State Materials and Devices Laboratory.
Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or the equivalent, or, in exceptional cases, upper-division status in an undergraduate electrical engineering degree program.
Course Goal
To develop a basic understanding of solid state physics and the function of electronic devices so that when faced with today’s myriad of modern electronics the students can recognize how these devices and systems operate and what underlying physical principles determine device properties and performance.
Course Objectives
- Fundamental knowledge of solid state physics including crystal structure, energy bands, lattice vibrations, and carrier transport.
- The student should be able to perform transport calculations based on fundamental semiconductor laws, material properties, and knowledge of device structure.
- Basic understanding and application operation of bipolar and field effect devices. The student should know the difference between an ohmic contact and a Schottky barrier.
- A working knowledge of device effects including avalanche, tunneling, and thermal instability.
When This Course is Typically Offered
This course is typically offered in the fall term of each year at APL.
Syllabus
Topics Covered
- Semiconductor Overview
- Crystal Structure I - Vectors and Lattices
- Crystal Structure II - X-ray Scattering
- Energy Bands
- Lattice Vibrations
- Carrier Concentration/Transport I - Intrinsic
- Mid Term Exam
- Carrier Concentration/Transport II - Extrinsic
- Semiconductor Device Operation I
- Semiconductor Device Fabrication
- Semiconductor Device Operation II
- Field Effects
- Bipolar & MOS
- Final Exam
Student Assessment Criteria
| Homework | 20% |
| Classwork | 10% |
| Mid Term Exam | 35% |
| Final Exam | 35% |
Occassionaly a termpaper is substituted for one of the exams.
Computer and Technical Requirements
N/A
Textbooks
Textbook information for this course is available online through the MBS Direct Virtual Bookstore.
Course Notes
There are no notes for this course.
(Last Modified: 07-22-2008 at 11:07:57 AM)