Catalog Description: Physical principles and operational characteristics of semiconductor devices. Emphasis is on MOS field-effect transistors and their behaviors dictated by present and probable future technologies. Metal-oxide-semiconductor systems, short-channel and high field effects, device modeling, and impact on analog, digital circuits.

Units: 4

Prerequisites: EL ENG 130

Credit Restrictions: Students will receive no credit for EL ENG 230B after completing EL ENG 231, or EL ENG W230B. A deficient grade in EL ENG 230B may be removed by taking EL ENG W230B.

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: No final exam

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