EE 5053 - Physical and Power Electronics

Simplified 1-dimensional band theory of solids. Valence and conduction band occupancy from Fermi-Dirac statistics. Hole conduction and doping. Derivation of PN junction volt-amp-temperature characteristic. DC and AC characteristics of junction transistors derived from fundamentals. Application of semiconductor theory to solid state devices. Charge control analysis. Electro-optical effects. Semiconductor devices for the conversion and control of electric power. Device protection.

Requisites

Credit Hours: 3.0
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture

Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I