After successful completion of the course, students are able to ...
... describe processes and behavior of integrated electronic devices.
... work with a TCAD tool and its user guide.
... describe the capabilites of modern TCAD tools.
... describe current trends in selected areas of nanotechnology.
... to understand the function of modern logic devices and data storage
... to compare the principles of different displays (LCD, FET, OLED, elect.paper)
After introductory lectures on micro and nanoelectronics (Moore's law, process technology, TCAD, new MOSFETs) groups of participants perform TCAD simulations of a semiconductor device (32nm MOSFET, 14nm FinFET, process and device simulation). A simulation template is given to the students which has to be modified in order to study certain effects. Afterwards, lectures will be given on further topics in the field of nanoelectronics and information technology is presented (new device concepts, semiconductor memories, sensors, displays). They prepare for possible bachelor theses.
The practical work will be done in November/December. Registration for a group will be at the beginning of November. The final exam can only be taken after successful completion of the practical work. If you have given a presentation, unless you have received other feedback, you have passed the practical work.
Presentation of the simulation project; oral exam. The oral exam consists of parts with each lecturer. At the end of the course exam dates will be offered, if possible, where all parts of the exam can be taken. After that, dates may be arranged with the lecturers individually.
Handouts of the presented slides are provided in TUWEL while the course advances.
R. Waser, Nanoelectronics and Information Technology, Advanced Electronic Materials and Novel Devices, Wiley-VCH, 3rd Edition, 2012.
