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Semiconductor Devices, Materials and Sensors

When you'll study it
Semester 2
CATS points
15
ECTS points
7.5
Level
Level 5
Module lead
Ruomeng Huang
Academic year
2025-26

Module overview

This module will introduce the concepts of semiconductor materials, devices and sensors. You will develop a detailed understanding of the design, operating mechanisms and fabrication technology of semiconductor, electronic and optoelectronic devices and sensors. You will also understand the physical principles and electrical characteristics of the semiconductor devices and sensors including the physical chemistry of the electrode-electrolyte interface. This module include practical laboratories where you will explore the operating principles of MOS transistors and characterise a Field Effect Transistor sensors.