Introduction to Electronic Circuits and Semiconductor Devices (3 ECTS)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding:
Based on fundamental physics, chemistry, and mathematics knowledge, students will study basic semiconductor devices from microscopic viewpoints, such as solar cells and LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). In addition, students will make one or two electronic circuits using semiconductor devices including a light sensor during the class. Students will be able to understand how to work a sensor or LED in the electronic circuit through the making of the electronic circuits.

Skills:
Students will be able to experience how semiconductor devices like an operational amplifier (OP Amp) work effectively in the electronic circuit to detect signals from the sensor. Students will also be able to understand basic electronic circuits and make them from electronic parts.

Practice and Lab work:
During the class, students will make several electronic circuits by themselves.

Content

1. A demonstration of an electronic circuit using a light sensor, transistor, and LED (Light Emitting Diode).
2. What is the p-n junction? The p-n junction is based on the diode, light sensor, LED, and solar cell. We will explain them based on electrical current in semiconductors from the movements of electrons and holes. (Lecture + hands-on practice)
3. What is the LED? Why does it emit light? We will explain them from a microscopic viewpoint. (Lecture)
4. Construction of electronic circuits using semiconductor devices after learning about some semiconductor devices (hands-on practice)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can know the concepts of carriers in semiconductors: electrons and holes.
Students can know the importance of p-n junction in semiconductor devices.
Students can make simple electronic circuits.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students can understand concepts of carriers in semiconductors: electrons and holes.
Students can understand the importance of p-n junction in semiconductor devices.
Students can make simple electronic circuits.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students can understand and explain concepts and carriers in semiconductors: electrons and holes.
Students can understand and explain the importance of p-n junction in semiconductor devices.
Students can make and understand simple electronic circuits.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students can know the concepts of carriers in semiconductors: electrons and holes.
Students can know the importance of p-n junction in semiconductor devices.
Students can make simple electronic circuits.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active attendance and submitting reports.
Complete making electronic circuits.

Qualifications

It is preferable to have basic knowledge of electronic or electrical engineering. However, it is okay to do something new with enthusiasm.