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B.Eng DegreeFaculty of Faculty of Engineering & TechnologyComputer Engineering
CPE 205: Electronic Devices & Semiconductor Physics
Semiconductor band theory, PN junctions, diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs, DC biasing, and small-signal low-frequency models.
Course Overview
Semiconductor band theory, PN junctions, diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs, DC biasing, and small-signal low-frequency models. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Energy Bands in Solids, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Semiconductors, and Doping • 2. Carrier Transport: Drift Current,...
What You'll Learn
- Explain carrier transport (drift and diffusion) and Fermi-Dirac distribution in doped semiconductors.
- Model the physics of PN junctions under forward, reverse bias, and breakdown conditions.
- Design diode rectification, filtering, clipping, clamping, and Zener voltage reference circuits.
- Analyze operating regions (cutoff, active, saturation) and DC biasing stability of BJT configurations.
- Evaluate enhancement and depletion MOSFET characteristics and establish stable Q-points.
Requirements
- Completion of CPE 104 and CPE 112.
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Engineering degree framework in Nigeria.
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8 Chapters
•16 Lecture
•24h
1. Energy Bands in Solids, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Semiconductors, and Doping: Theoretical Foundations, Mathematical Modeling & System Architecture
CPE 205 • 200 Level • Computer Engineering Chapter 1: Energy Bands in Solids, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Semiconductors, and Doping — Theoretical Foundations, Mathematical Modeling & System Architecture Course: CPE 205: Electronic Devices & Semiconductor Physics Curriculum: NUC-CCMAS-CPE Accreditation: COREN-CPE-OBE Standard: IEEE/ACM-CE2024 1. Pedagogical Scope & Behavioral Le...
2. Energy Bands in Solids, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Semiconductors, and Doping: Worked Engineering Problems, Design Computations & Simulation Protocols
CPE 205 • 200 Level • Computer Engineering Chapter 1: Energy Bands in Solids, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Semiconductors, and Doping — Worked Engineering Problems, Design Computations & Simulation Protocols Course: CPE 205: Electronic Devices & Semiconductor Physics Curriculum: NUC-CCMAS-CPE Accreditation: COREN-CPE-OBE Practice: COREN ERM / IEEE Design Standards 1. Comprehensive En...
1 hour 30 minutes
3. Chapter 1 Formative Assessment: Energy Bands in Solids, Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Semiconductor
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
2 - 4 weeks
Skill Level beginner
Taught in English
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Category: University - Computer Engineering
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