CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, POMONA
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COURSE OUTLINE
| ABET Unit Classification | Course Title: Solid State Electronics |
| . | Course No: EGR 548 |
| Math | Date of Outline Preparation: |
| Basic Science | Prepared by: J.P. Palmer |
| Hum & Soc. Sci. | Date of Last Revision:3/96 |
| Engr. Science (4) | Revised by: L. Ferguson |
| Engr. Design ( ) | Appr. by Elect. Subcomm: LF Date: 5/93 |
| Other | Appr. by Exec. Curr. Comm: Date: |
I. Course Description
EGR 548 Solid State Electronics
Quantum theory and atomic structure. Classical and quantum statistics. Description of crystal structures. Lattice vibrations. Band theory of solids. Transport phenomena in semi-conductors and metals. Four (4) lecture/problems.
II. Required Background or Experience
Prerequisite: Upper-division course in solid-state electronics
III. Detailed Description of the Course
A. Expanded Description of the Course
1. Electronic and crystal structure of the solid state.
2. Transport phenomena.
3. Photo-effects.
4. Diodes
5. Miscellaneous junction devices
6. Hall effect, magnetoresistance and thermoelectric effects and devices
7. Dielectrics
8. Piezoelectric, ferroelectric and optoelectronic effects and devices.
9. Magnetic effects and devices. Superconductive effects.
B. Methods of Instruction and Evaluation
Basic lecture methods, homework, quizzes and a final examination.
C. Expected Outcomes
The students will have a basic understanding of various solid state effects and how these are applied to electronic devices.
D. Minimum Student Materials
Standard materials for engineering computation.
E. Minimum University Facilities
Standard classroom with chalkboard.
IV. Text and References
Text:
Wang, Semiconductor Theory and Device Physics, McGraw-Hill, 1990
References:
Van der Ziel, A., Solid State Physical Electronics, 3rd Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1976.
Sze, S.M., Physics of Semiconductor Devices, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1981.
Colclaser and Diehl-Nagle, Materials and Devices for Electrical Engineers and Physicists, McGraw-Hill, 1985.
Yariv, A., An Introduction to the Theory and Applications of Quantum Mechanics, Wiley, 1983.
Hummel, Electronic Properties of Materials, Springer-Verlag, 1985
Warner & Grung, Semiconductor Device Electronics, Saunders, 1991
Tyagi, Introduction to Semiconductor Materials & Devices, Wiley, 1991
Yariv, Optical Electronics, 4th Edition, Saunders, 1991