FIH3603 Semiconductor Electrical Characterization 7.5 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
HT 2012, period 1-2
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Low level measurements of current, voltage and impedance for nanoelectronic devices.
Circuit design basics and use of dedicated measurement tools such as source-measure units, nanovoltmeters, picoampmeters and impedance meters.
Shielding and four-point techniques including force-sense configuration, calibration and de-embedding.
Yield and reliability measurements and figure of merits.
Statistical limitations and design of experiments
Advanced measurements tools for high-frequency, high power and circuit evaluation.
Circuit evaluation basics including ESD protection and handling.
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students should have an advanced working knowledge in dedicated measurement tools for semiconductor devices and low level measurements tools in general. The student should be familiar with tools for high frequency, high power (voltage/current) and circuit evaluation.
They should be able to independently perform relevant measurements on advanced nanoelectronic devices and circuit prototypes.
The student should be able to use calibration or deembedding techniques in their experimental design and in the analysis of the measurement data.
The students should be familiar with the use of electrical characterization in yield and reliability especially with an industry perspective.
The students should be able to consider statistical limitations in their choice of characterization tools and routines.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
PhD level only
Recommended prerequisites
Semiconductor devices and physics or a general course in nanoelectronics required (graduate level recommended). Working knowledge of (analog) circuit analysis including operational amplifiers, minimum undergraduate level. Knowledge of process technology for semiconductors is required, minimum undergraduate level.
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Laboratory exercises in group, individual seminar task for oral presentation, and final individual laboratory project with written report.
Other requirements for final grade
Laboratory exercises in group, individual seminar task for oral presentation, and final individual laboratory project with written report.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.