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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SQA 7009 Semiconductor Technology
(Pre-requisite SQA7008 Semiconductor Devices)

Introduction: Semiconductor devices, semiconductor technology, MOSFET and relevant devices:
MOS diodes, CMOS, MOS memory structures, power MOSFETs: Crystal growth and epitaxy: silicon
wafer production, GaAs crystal growth technique, epitaxial growth, Film fabrication: thermal
oxidation, electrical deposition, poly-silicon deposition, metallization and lithography: Optical
lithography, wet chemical deposition, dry ETSA: Non-pure doping, extrinsic diffusion, implant
defects, integrated device, bipolar technology, MOSFET technology, MESFET technology.

Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Introduction
English

Transferable Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Continuous Learning and Information Management.

Humanity Skills:
CT1-CT4, CS1-CS4, LL1-LL3

References
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S. M. Sze, Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology, 2 Edition, Wiley, 2002.

SQA 7010 Photonic Technology

Introduction to photonics, planar light circuit, flame hydrolysis fabrication method, inductively
coupled plasma, sputtering, photo-lithography, fibre optic detectors and its applications, fibre optic
devices, photonics for defence and medicine.

Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Introduction
English

Transferable Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills, Continuous Learning and Information Management.

Humanity Skills:
CT1-CT4, CS1-CS4, LL1-LL3

References
1. V. D. Martin & L. Desmarais, Optoelectronics: The Introduction: A Self-Teaching Text,
Including Basic Concepts, Photometrics, Optics (Delmar Learning, 1997).
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2. S. O. Kasap, Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices, 2 Ed. (Prentice Hall,
2012).

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