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ENGI3481: Power Semiconductor Devices

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Type	Tied
Level	3
Credits	20
Availability	Available in 2023/24
Module Cap	None.
Location	Durham
Department	Engineering

Prerequisites

ENGI2181

Corequisites

None

Excluded Combinations of Modules

None

Aims

This module is designed solely for students studying Department of Engineering degree programmes.
To introduce the basic concepts of materials for electronic devices and physics of semiconductor devices including material structure, band theory, junction phenomena and devices.
To equip students with knowledge of power electronic devices suitable for use in modern power converters.
To study the analytical development and fabrication of a transistor through the use of modelling software.

Content

Semiconductor Physics and Devices, Modelling of Electronic Devices.

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, principles, theories and mathematics relevant to Semiconductor Physics and Devices;
Practical application of engineering principles

Subject-specific Skills:

On completion of the module, students will be able to critically analyse, evaluate and interpret engineering data;
On completion of the module, students will be able to apply specialised engineering knowledge to the solution of complex problems in an engineering or industrial context;

Key Skills:

Capacity for self-learning in familiar and unfamiliar situations;
Numerical skills appropriate to an engineer;
Time and resource management;
General problem solving skills.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

The courses in Semiconductor Physics and Devices are taught in lectures and reinforced by embedded problem sheets, leading to the required problem solving capability. Assessment is through written examination which enables each student to demonstrate an ability to analyse and solve new problems.
Students are able to make use of staff Office Hours to discuss any aspect of the module with teaching staff on a one to one basis. These are sign-up sessions available for up to one hour per week.
The coursework in Modelling of Electronic Devices is based in the Department of Engineering. Students are faced with new and complex problems which provide the opportunity for them to enhance their problem solving skills with a particular emphasis on industrial relevance. Assessment is by written report.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total	Monitored
Lectures	42	2 per week	1 hour	42
Modelling lectures	3	1 per week	1 hour	3
Modelling Laboratory sessions	5	1 per week	2 or 3 hours	12	Yes
Laboratories	1	Typically 1 per week	3 hours	3	Yes
Office hours	as required	weekly sign-up sessions	up to 1 hour	8
Preparation, reading and self study				132
Total				200

Summative Assessment

Component: Coursework		Component Weighting: 20%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Assignment		100	none

Component: Examinations		Component Weighting: 80%
Element	Length / Duration	Element Weighting	Resit Opportunity
Examinations	2 hours	100	None

Formative Assessment

Laboratories

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