ECEG-4281 Microelectronic Devices and Circuits (MDC)

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Course Instructors

 Name: Nebyu Yonas & Ermias Telahun

 Office: 121, Next to Basic Circuit Lab
 Phone: +251-923999078
 Email: nebyu.yonas@aait.edu.et
nebayoni@gmail.com
 Office Hours: Monday 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Thursday 3:30 – 5:00 PM

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What you will learn in MDC?

• Fundamentals of Microelectronics.
• Semiconductor Devices.
 BJT
 MOSFET
 Analog Circuits
 Digital Circuits
• Optoelectronic Devices.
• Semiconductor Fabrication Technology.
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Course Textbook 1

• Author: R. F. Pierret
• Title: Semiconductor
Device Fundamentals.
• Publisher: Addison-
Wesley.

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Course Textbook 2

• Authors: S. M. Sze.
• Title: Semiconductor
Devices: Physics &
Technology.
• Publisher: John Wiley
& Sons.

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References

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More References

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Course Schedule

• Lectures,
 Thursday, 8 -10 AM, 138
 Friday, 1:30-5:00 PM, 138 (Tutorial)
• Laboratory, TBA (If Possible)

Course Pre-Requisite
• ECEG-3205 Electrical Materials and Technology

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What do I expect from you?
• Be honest.
• Do ALL Assignments, note: Do not copy.
• Discuss with classmates but work on assignments
on your own, again, do not copy.
• Be punctual – Arrive on time (Tutorial or
Lecture).
• Attend at least 85% attendance, Be warned:
You could be barred from Final Examination.
• Most of all: Study!
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What you can expect from me?
• I will try my best to make this class as
interesting as possible.
• I will inform you of any changes (lecture) in
advance, if there is an unforeseen reason.
• I will arrive in lecture on time.
• I will end the lecture on time (if not early).
• I will answer all your questions related to MDC
to the best of my knowledge.
• All exam and test questions will be from
lectures and assignments!!
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Course Assessment
• Evaluation,
 Assignments, 10%
 Quizzes, 20%
 Mid-Exam, 20%
 Final exam, 50%
100%

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