Catalog Description: Overview of electronic properties of semiconductors. Metal-semiconductor contacts, pn junctions, bipolar transistors, and MOS field-effect transistors. Properties that are significant to device operation for integrated circuits. Silicon device fabrication technology.

Units: 4

Related Areas:

• Physical Electronics (PHY)

Prerequisites: EECS 16A AND EECS 16B.

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for EL ENG 230A after completing EL ENG 130, EL ENG 230M, or EL ENG W230A. A deficient grade in EL ENG 230A may be removed by taking EL ENG W230A.

Formats:
Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of discussion per week
Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture and 1.0 hours of discussion per week

Grading Basis: letter

Final Exam Status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period

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Class Schedule (Spring 2025):
EE 130/230A – TuTh 15:30-16:59, Wurster 102 – Ali Javey

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