Open AccessIntegrating Professional Tcad Simulation Tools In Undergraduate Semiconductor Device Courses
Author(s) -
J. A. Kenrow
Publication year - 2020
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.18260/1-2--13090
Subject(s) - technology cad , semiconductor device fabrication , semiconductor device , semiconductor device modeling , wafer , process (computing) , wafer fabrication , computer science , engineering physics , manufacturing engineering , engineering , electronic engineering , electrical engineering , cad , cmos , engineering drawing , materials science , nanotechnology , operating system , layer (electronics)
Semiconductor device theory and IC processing courses are becoming more important in undergraduate electrical engineering curricula due to the fast changing technologies and challenges currently facing the semiconductor industry. However, in recent years many undergraduate EE programs have cut back or discontinued courses in semiconductor devices, solid-state physics and IC processing due to the high operating costs involved in maintaining an IC fabrication laboratory. We propose using professional Technology CAD (TCAD) simulation tools [1] as a powerful, yet economical aid in teaching undergraduate students about silicon wafer processing, semiconductor device physics, and device operation.
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