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Semiconductor Characterization Specialization
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Arizona State University

Semiconductor Characterization Specialization

Learn to Characterize Semiconductors. Explore electrical, electron beam, ion beam, x-ray, and optical measurement techniques for workplace application.

Trevor Thornton

Instructor: Trevor Thornton

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5 course series
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Intermediate level

To excel in this specialization, you should be familiar with college level introductory chemistry, physics, algebra and statistics for data analysis.

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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5 course series
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.8

(59 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

To excel in this specialization, you should be familiar with college level introductory chemistry, physics, algebra and statistics for data analysis.

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Students will identify characteristics of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) materials and devices.

  • Students will distinguish among different types of semiconductor characterization.

  • Students will apply their understanding of different measurement techniques to real-world situations.

Skills you'll gain

  • Production Process
  • Engineering Calculations
  • Electronics
  • Laboratory Equipment
  • Electrical Systems
  • Image Analysis
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Systems
  • Process Analysis
  • Quantitative Research
  • Failure Analysis
  • Semiconductors

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Specialization - 5 course series

This specialization provides an overview of how semiconductors are characterized. After a review of semiconductor basics, the courses cover electrical, electron beam, ion beam, x-ray, and optical measurement techniques for semiconductor materials and devices. Topics covered include diodes, MOSFETs, microscopy, and spectroscopy. Skills in semiconductor characterization are important for many careers in electrical engineering, including the ever-changing field of electronic device manufacturing.

Applied Learning Project

The projects in this specialization are focused on the real-life problems that students might encounter in the semiconductor processing field. Each project is a case study in which students apply what they’ve learned in the course to solve the problem presented. The goal of the projects is to simulate the kinds of problems students are likely to face in the workplace.

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Characterization

Course 1•5 hours

What you'll learn

  • Review energy band diagrams of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.

  • Explain the relationship between conductivity, carrier concentration, and mobility.

  • Distinguish between direct and indirect bandgap semiconductors.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Category: Electronics
Electronics
Category: Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Category: Electronic Components
Electronic Components
Category: Electronics Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Electrical Characterization: Diodes

Electrical Characterization: Diodes

Course 2•4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Define resistance, resistivity, and sheet resistance and their associated units.

  • Describe how to perform four-point probe current-voltage measurements.

  • Explain the use of the transfer length method.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Category: Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Category: Process Validation
Process Validation
Category: Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Testing
Category: Production Process
Production Process
Category: Electrical Systems
Electrical Systems
Category: Systems Of Measurement
Systems Of Measurement
Category: Electronic Components
Electronic Components
Category: Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Category: Engineering Calculations
Engineering Calculations
Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs

Electrical Characterization: MOSFETs

Course 3•4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Extract characteristic parameters of MOS capacitors.

  • Extract characteristic parameters of MOSFETs.

  • Analyze real-world MOSFET data.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Category: Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Category: Electronics
Electronics
Category: Electronic Systems
Electronic Systems
Category: Electronic Components
Electronic Components
Category: Simulations
Simulations
Category: Data Analysis Software
Data Analysis Software
Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

Electron and Ion Beam Characterization

Course 4•4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Explain the interaction of electron and ion beams with semiconductor materials.

  • Describe the constituent components of electron and ion beam characterization systems.

  • Describe applications of electron and ion beam characterization.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Image Analysis
Image Analysis
Category: Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research
Category: Quantitative Research
Quantitative Research
Category: Electronic Systems
Electronic Systems
Category: Chemistry
Chemistry
Category: Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Category: Laboratory Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Category: Electronics
Electronics
Category: Scientific Visualization
Scientific Visualization
Category: Process Analysis
Process Analysis
Optical and X-Ray Characterization

Optical and X-Ray Characterization

Course 5•4 hours

What you'll learn

  • Describe the use of light to measure the thickness and refractive index of thin transparent films.

  • Explain how light is absorbed and emitted by semiconductors.

  • Explain the advantages and limitations of optical and X-ray characterization.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Semiconductors
Semiconductors
Category: Quantitative Research
Quantitative Research
Category: Electronic Components
Electronic Components
Category: Failure Analysis
Failure Analysis
Category: Laboratory Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
Category: Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Testing
Category: Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis

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Trevor Thornton
Trevor Thornton
Arizona State University
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Frequently asked questions

There are 23 modules, spread across 5 courses. The specialization can be completed in approximately 3 months.

It is not necessary to take the courses in a specific order, but we recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses.

It is not necessary to take the courses in a specific order, but we recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses.

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Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

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No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

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