Electrical Properties and Semiconductors
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Electrical Properties and Semiconductors
This course is part of Materials Science for Advanced Technological Applications Specialization
Instructor: Terry Alford
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Electrical properties of materials and, how/why semiconductors, insulators, and conductors are classified.
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this course, we will explore the electrical properties of materials and classify different materials as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. We will look at some examples of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, and note the key factors that cause the differences in their electrical properties. We will use rudimentary band theory to show how temperature impacts the conductivity of the three classifications of materials. We will learn what causes the differences in electrical behavior of a p-type versus an n-type semiconductor in a p-n diode.
In this course, we will explore the electrical properties of materials and classify different materials as conductors, semiconductors or insulators. We will look at some examples of conductors, semiconductors and insulators, and note the key factors that cause the differences in their electrical properties. We will use rudimentary band theory to show how temperature impacts the conductivity of the three classifications of materials. We will learn what causes the differences in electrical behavior of a p-type versus an n-type semiconductor in a p-n diode.
What's included
1 video1 reading
1 video•Total 2 minutes
- Mini Course #3 Introduction Video•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 3 minutes
- Specialization Readings and Materials Overview•3 minutes
Semiconductor devices require precise control of electrical properties. In this module, we learn about the electrical properties of various materials including conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
What's included
4 videos8 readings1 assignment2 discussion prompts
4 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Electrical Properties, Part 1•6 minutes
- Electrical Properties, Part 2•5 minutes
- Electronic Band Structure and Conductivity, Part 1•4 minutes
- Electronic Band Structure and Conductivity, Part 2•9 minutes
8 readings•Total 244 minutes
- Lesson 1 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 20, Conductivity I -- Electrical Properties and Conductivity•60 minutes
- Lesson 2 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 20, Conductivity I -- Electrical Properties and Conductivity•60 minutes
- Lesson 3 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 20, Conductivity I -- Electrical Properties and Conductivity•60 minutes
- Lesson 4 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 20, Conductivity I -- Electrical Properties and Conductivity•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Conductivity I – Electrical Conductivity Quiz•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 60 minutes
- Metal Conductivity•30 minutes
- Temperature Effects on Semiconductors•30 minutes
Semiconductor devices use both extrinsic and intrinsic semiconductor materials. In this module, we learn about extrinsic semiconductors and about different kinds of semiconductor devices.
What's included
4 videos8 readings1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 25 minutes
- Extrinsic Semiconductors, Part 1•9 minutes
- Extrinsic Semiconductors, Part 2•7 minutes
- Extrinsic Semiconductors, Part 3A•3 minutes
- Extrinsic Semiconductors, Part 3B•6 minutes
8 readings•Total 244 minutes
- Lesson 1 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 2 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 3 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 4 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
- Extrinsic Semiconductors•30 minutes
In this module we learn about different kinds of semiconductor devices and how they are used for different applications.
What's included
4 videos8 readings
4 videos•Total 23 minutes
- Semiconductor Devices, Part 1•6 minutes
- Semiconductor Devices, Part 2•8 minutes
- Semiconductor Devices, Part 3•5 minutes
- Semiconductor Devices, Part 4•4 minutes
8 readings•Total 244 minutes
- Lesson 1 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 2 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 3 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 4 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
In this Module, we will identify and explain the use of carrier concentration in semiconductors.
What's included
5 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
5 videos•Total 36 minutes
- Diode Operation, Part 1•8 minutes
- Diode Operation, Part 2•9 minutes
- Transistor Operation, Part 1•7 minutes
- Transistor Operation, Part 2•10 minutes
- Course Review•2 minutes
8 readings•Total 244 minutes
- Lesson 1 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 2 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 3 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
- Lesson 4 Overview•1 minute
- Introduction to Materials Science, Chapter 21, Conductivity II -- Semiconductors and Devices•60 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Semiconductor Devices Quiz•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Semiconductors Devices•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 30 minutes
- Basis for Choice of Dopant Atoms•30 minutes
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got semiconductor properties cleared on conceptual level
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