University/Academy: Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime TransportFaculty/Institute: College of Engineering & TechnologyProgram: B.Sc. in Electronics & Communications EngineeringForm no. (12): Course Specification1- Course DataCourse Code: EC233 Course Title: Electronic Devices (1) Academic Year/Level: 2nd year / 4th semesterSpecialization: Electronics & Comm. Eng. No. of Instructional Units (hrs.) Prerequisite: Credit 3 Lecture 2 Tutorial 2 Practical 2 EC210 Contact 6 2- Course AimTo introduce students to Semiconductor junction diodes, rectifiers and other special types and applications.3- Intended Learning Outcomesa- Knowledge and Understanding B.a.2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basics of mathematical techniques to help model and analyze systems, and use mathematics as a tool for communicating results and concepts.B.a.3. Identify constraints with which engineering judgment will be exercised.C.a.3. Identify science, math. & tech. base relevant to electronic and communication engineering.D.a.7. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of methods of fabrication of integrated circuits.- Describe the physical principles underlying the electronic properties of P-N junction devices using both crystalline and energy band representations.- Summarize semiconductors that are basis of electronic and optoelectronic devices (diodes) through their functions and applications.b- Intellectual Skills B.b.3. Have the relevant mathematical and computational skills.C.b.1. Analyze a range of charges currents and fields both qualitively and quantitatively.C.b.2. Analyze results of numerical models and appreciate their limitationsG.b.3. Familiarize her/him-self with the nano-technology that will invade the electronics world in the future.- Examine the P-N junction diode using physical model- Demonstrate P-N junction diode as a device and how it acts in a circuit- Show special types of p-n junction diode- Examine Optoelectronic devices based on their theory of operationc- Professional and Practical Skills C.c.1 Explain appropriate specifications for required devices- Explain Concepts of Devices based on the P- N junction principle- Analyze the characteristics of a p-n junction both analytically and graphically.d- General Skills C.d.2 Assemble electronic/or communication systems to produce a final product- Ability to deal with circuits such as Rectifiers, Clipping, Clamping circuits and more.- The use of such basic element circuits in several applications such as power supplies.4- Course Content Week No.1 Revision of solid state properties. Review of the energy band concept. Free electrons in metals. Holes and electrons in semiconductors. Band structure and properties of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.Week No.2 Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Trivalent or pentavalent dopents, Conductance.Week No.3 Density of states. Electron and Hole distribution in semiconductors using Fermi level distribution. Free carrier density in terms of mixed dopant density.Week No.4 P-N junction under no bias. Distribution of electrons, holes, ionized donors , and ionized acceptors. Depletion region. Built-in-Voltage.Week No.5 Capacitive effect of a P-N junction. Solution of Possion''s equation in one dimension both for abrupt and graded junctions. Determination of the maximum electric filed. Width of the depletion layer. Determination of the junction capacitance for both types.Week No.6 Continuity equation. Generation mechanism of carriers. Recombination mechanism and life time. Boundary conditions as a function of bias. Current density as a function of the junction voltage in a p-n junction.Week No.7 7th week examWeek No.8 P-N junction characteristics. Low and high injection currents. Series resistance. Shunt resistance. Saturation current.Week No.9 P-N junction diode as a circuit element. Half wave and full wave rectifiers. Clipping circuits, Clamping circuits. Average output voltage.Week No.10 Breakdown mechanisms. Zener diode and applications.Week No.11 Varactors. The effect of doping profile on the characteristics. Application in tuning circuits.Week No.12 12th week exam. Week No.13 Switching diodes, switching speed, metal-semiconductor junctions, and Schotky diodes.Week No.14 Tunnel diode properties (highly doped semiconductors). The concept of tunneling. Conditions for tunneling. Qualitative evaluation of tunneling current. I-V characteristics of a tunnel diode. The concept of negative differential resistance. Effect of loading on performanceWeek No.15 Sources of light. Types of light monochromatic and coherent. Light emitting diode (LED) properties, construction and operation. Semiconductor laser properties, construction, and operation: comparison and the use of each. Photovoltaic cells. Solar energy. Cell performance. Equivalent circuit. Parameter5- Teaching and Learning Methods● Lectures ● Tutorials● Reports & sheets● Presentations● Projects● Discussions ● Problem Solving ● Self-Learning ● Site visits ● Experimental ● Brain storming 6-Teaching and Learning Methods for Students with Special Needs● Lectures ● Tutorials● Reports & sheets● Presentations● Projects● Discussions ● Problem Solving ● Self-Learning ● Site visits ● Experimental ● Brain storming Engineering Requirements and Design Considerations in college Buildings and its Leading Passages• The design of school parameters and pedestrian passages leading to it should be sloppy to allow for the transportation of the handicapped whether the handicapped are using wheeled chairs, crutches or prosthetic limbs.• Door arches should be wide enough to let wheel chairs pass through easily and conveniently.• Lifts should be provided for movement between floors.• Doors should be made from light weight materials to make it easy for the handicapped suffering from weakness in limb muscles or those handicapped using prosthetic limbs to deal with them with the least muscular effort.• Class floors should be made from non-slippery materials to prevent falls on the part of the handicapped.• Sudden change in the floor level should be prevented even if it is a slight change.Design Considerations of the Classes • Class boards should be placed at 60 cm high to allow wheeled chair users or those suffering from limited arm mobility use them.• Enough spaces should be left between seats and benches to prevent hindering the movement of wheeled chairs between them.• Handicapped students should sit among normal people in class to be able to interact with them. Nevertheless, in urgent cases according to the nature of the disability, the handicapped students sit in fixed suitable places whether at the front or the back of the class.• Handicapped students should sit close to the main exits of the class to be able to evacuate in case of emergencies like fires.• Academic Support:• Dr. Iman Gamal Morsi is appointed as an academic supervisor for handicapped students.• Constant follow up should be done for handicapped students after each assessment to evaluate their academic level of achievementConstruction Facility: Room number (234 A) is allocated and equipped with the essential educational tools for handicapped students.Academic Support:• Dr. Iman Gamal Morsi is appointed as an academic supervisor for handicapped students.Constant follow ups are done for handicapped students after each assessment to evaluate their academic level of achievement.7- Student Assessment a- Procedures used 1. Written Examinations2. Oral Examinations3. Practical Examinations4. Assignments5. Presentations 6. Reports7. Quizes8. Projects9. Final Examinationb- Schedule and Weighing of Assessment Assessment 1 7th Week 30%Assessment 2 12th Week 20%Assessment 3 Final Exam 40%Assessment 4 Continuous Assessments 10% Total: 100%8- List of References:a- Course Notes Notes are handed-out to the students throughout the semester.b- Required Books (Textbooks) B.Streetman & S. Banerjee, "Solid State Electronic Devices," Prentice Hall 2000c- Recommended Books • Singh , Jasprit "Semiconductor Devices” , McGraw-Hill,Inc ,1994• Zambuto , Mauro,”Semiconductor Devices” , McGraw-Hill,Inc ,1994• Rosenberg,H.M, : Solid State”, Oxford Science Publications, 1995d- Periodicals, Web Sites, etc. N/ACourse Coordinator Head of DepartmentName: Prof. Dr Roshdy Abdelrassoul Name: Prof. Dr. Maha SharkasSignature: Signature: