UCF Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

D.C. Malocha

EEE 3350 Semiconductor Devices 3(3,0)

Instructor: Professor Donald Malocha
Office: ENG I- 114
Office Hrs: Tue, Thu 3PM to 4:30 PM and by appt
Email: donald.malocha@ucf.edu
Graduate Teaching Assistant: James Humphries
Prerequisite: PR: EEL 3004 and PHY 3101
Course Text: Semiconductor Devices-Physics & Technology, Sze & Lee, Wiley, 3rd Edition.
Class Time: 1:30PM-2:45 PM Tue, Thu
Class Location: HEC 119
A) COURSE OVERVIEW: Purpose of this course is to introduce solid-state electronic
devices to undergraduate electrical & computer engineers. The course will cover
semiconductor device physics, energy band diagrams, electronic devices including p-n
junctions, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors and device models. The class is intended
for students with a background of at least sophomore physics and calculus III. Students in
physics, chemistry, and optics may also have interest.
B) ANTICIPATED COURSE OUTLINE: (subject to change)
I. Semiconductor Devices and Technology
Chapter 0
II. Energy Bands and Charge Carriers
Chapter 1
III. Charge Transport
Chapter 2
Bond and Band Models
Carrier Concentrations
Drift and Diffusion
Continuity Equations
III. PN Junctions
Chapter 3
Abrupt Junction
Continuity Equations
Generation and Recombination
I-V Characteristics
VII. Bipolar Transistor
Chapter 4
Basic Theory
Coupled Diode Model
Ebers-Moll Model
Second Order Effects
V. MOS Structure
Chapter 5
Flat Band Model
Non-Flat Band Model
Interface Charge Effects
VI. MOS Field Effect Transistors
Chapter 5
Basic Theory
MOSFET Parameters
CMOS Introduction
VII. Other Device Topics
TBD

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3-Exams
Total
Engineering Science: 2 credits
Engineering Design: 1 credit

4.5 hrs
40 hrs.

C) GRADING:
Grade Criteria:
Homework:
Exams:
Final Exam:

5%
65% as follows: Exam 1= 25%, Exam 2 =20%, Exam 3 =20%
30%

Grading Scale:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: < 60

+/- Grades are given at my discretion and are given based on my

professional evaluation of performance

D) HOMEWORK:
Homework (HW) will be given on Thursday and due the next Thursday after class unless
instructed otherwise. HW will be posted and will be due sequentially. One or more problems
will be chosen from the assigned problem set at random for grading. The problems to be
graded will not be announced. Late problems will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Solutions will be posted.
E) EXAMS:
It is planned that three exams will be given in the course and dates will be announced
approximately one week prior to the exam. Exams will be closed book and notes; however,
one 8 X 11 help sheet will be allowed for each exam. The help sheet is intended for use
as a reference for formulas and must be handwritten only. Exams will be multiple-choice
and you will need to bring your own Scantron. The customized colored UCF Test Scoring
Test Forms that show the UCF Pegasus logo are required by Academic Computing Support
and can be purchased from the Bookstore on Campus. Further information will be given
before each exam. The final Exam is comprehensive.
F) EXCUSAL FROM EXAMS OR ASSIGNMENTS:
Unexcused absence from an exam will be given a zero on that exam. If an emergency arises
and a student cannot take an exam on the scheduled date, the student MUST contact and give
notification to the instructor immediately. It must be an emergency situation, and written
excuses from a doctor or equivalent are required. Please notify the instructor ASAP if there
is any type of exam conflict.
G) LECTURE NOTES:
You are expected to take notes in class on any material that is covered; not all material may
be available in book or in posted information.

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H) COMPUTER USAGE:
When sending e-mail to the instructor, please begin the Subject: of the message with the
following: EEE 3350
Use of Mathcad is recommended but not required for homework assignments.
I) TRAVEL
There are times in the semester when I may be away from the university. I will arrange for
an alternate instructor, exam, videotape, or provide a special assignment in these instances.
The material covered in these classes is important and will be subject to test; therefore, you
should attend class as usual and material will be included in testing.
J) GENERAL
There should be no unprofessional conduct during class or exam periods. Per university
policy and classroom etiquette, mobile phones, etc. must be silenced during all classroom
lectures. Exams are to be taken individually and there should be no exchange of information.
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated!!! If you are uncertain as to what
constitutes academic dishonesty, please consult The Golden Rule, the University of Central
Florida's Student Handbook (http://www.goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/) for further details. As in
all University courses, The Golden Rule Rules of Conduct will be applied. After the
instructors evaluation, you may also receive a failing grade for the course. The instructor
maintains the right to raise or lower anyones grade by one letter dependent on the
professional evaluation of a students performance in this course.
K) IMPORTANT DATES:
First Day of Classes: August 20
Last Day to Drop Classes: Thursday, August 23
Labor Day (University Holiday No Classes): Monday, September 3
Last day to withdraw from a course (without grade evaluation): Thursday, October 29
Veterans Day (University Holiday No Classes): Monday , November 12
Thanksgiving (University Holiday No Classes): November 22-24
Last Day of Classes: Monday, December 3
Final Examination Period: December 5-11
Grades due Friday December 14
Course Final Exam: Tuesday, December 11, 1 PM -3:50PM
Note: The instructor reserves the right to modify the information contained in this
document at her discretion.