University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Institute of Information and Communication Technology

Department : Electronics
Subject Name : Solid State Electronics
Course Type : Theory + Practical
Course Code : Theory (EE-120), Practical (EE-121)
Credit Hours : Theory (3), Practical (1)
Minimum Contact Hours : Theory (45), Practical (45)
Compulsory/ Elective : Compulsory
Instructor : Engr.Abdul Manan Memon
Semester : 2st Semester (Fall)
Effective : 2K20-BS(EL) and onwards
Pre-Requisites : Nil
Knowledge Area/ Sub : Engineering Foundation / Engineering Foundation-I
Area
Weeks : 16
Office Hours : 3-hours/ week
Marks : Theory (100),

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

Following are the main objectives of the course
 Students will be able to comprehend the quantum theory of solids and semiconductor
fundamentals at a depth sufficient to understand the principles of modern electronic and
photonic semiconductor devices
 Understand the Physics of P-N junction and semiconductor metal junctions
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Applied Bloom’s Taxonomy

CLO Description
Physics Domain Learning Level
Be able to Understand and recall theories of solid
1 state physics ,Quantum Mechanics and Cognitive C2(Comprehension)
Theory semiconductor materials and devices
Be able to formulate and Solve basic problems of
2 Cognitive C3(Application)
Quantum Mechanics and semiconductor Devices.

Course Outline
Atomic physics, lattices, quantum mechanics, phonons, scattering, study of the electron and hole
processes in solids, solutions to Schrodinger representation of quantum effects, perturbation
techniques, simple band structure, effective mass theorem, derivation and application of
Boltzman transport theory, electrical and thermal conductivities of metals and semiconductors,
Hall effect and thermal effects with applications to electronic devices, properties of
semiconductors and theories underlying the characteristics of semiconductor devices.

Recommended Books
 Charles Kittel, “Introduction to Solid State Physics,” Eighth Edition, 2004, John
Wiley & Sons, ISBN: 0471680575.
 Michael Shur, “Physics of Semiconductor Devices,” First Edition, 1990, Prentice
Hall, ISBN: 0136664962.
 Ben G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee, “Solid State Electronic Devices,” Sixth
Edition, 2006, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 013149726X.