Current Offering Courses (2013~2014)
ECE534H1 Integrated Circuit Engineering
The course deals with the technology and design of analog, digital and RF integrated circuits, including exposure to computer aided IC design tools at the semiconductor process, device, and circuit layout level. Topics include: IC fabrication review, MOS IC process modules and components; RF (Bi) CMOS IC process modules and components; compact modelling, characterization and design automation; Bipolar/CMOS digital, analog, and RF IC building blocks; packaging and yield. The labs will expose students to the major design steps in the development of a multi-purpose (Bi) CMOS process.
ECE442H1 Introduction to Micro- and Nano-Fabrication Technologies
An introduction to the fundamentals of micro- and nano-fabrication processes with emphasis on cleanroom practices. The physical principles of optical lithography, electron-beam lithography, alternative nanolithography techniques, and thin film deposition and metrology methods. The physical and chemical processes of wet and dry etching. Cleanroom concepts and safety protocols. Sequential microfabrication processes involved in the manufacture of microelectronic and photonic devices. Imaging and characterization of micro- and nano-structures. Examples of practical existing and emerging microand nano-devices. Limited enrollment.
ECE496Y1 Design Project (Supervisor)
A full year capstone design project course intended to give students an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge and communication skills. Working in teams under the direct supervision of a faculty member, students develop a design project of their choice from an initial concept to a final working prototype. In the first session, a project proposal is submitted early on, followed by a project requirements specification. A design review meeting is then held to review the proposed design. Lectures given during the first session will develop expertise in various areas related to design and technical communication. In the second session, the teams present their work in a number of ways, including an oral presentation, a poster presentation, a final demonstration at the Design Fair, an individual progress report, and a group final report. Course deliverables are evaluated by both the team’s supervisor and one of several course administrators.
ECE1395H Power Semiconductor Devices and Applications
This course presents the electrical characteristics, thermal characteristics, packaging techniques and applications of state-of-the-art power semiconductor devices. In particular, the device structure and fabrication technology for power MOSFETs and IGBTs will be discussed extensively. The integration of these power devices to form Smart Power IC and HV CMOS technologies will also be introduced. Technology CAD tools will be used extensively to demonstrate the design, analysis, modelling and optimization of these power devices. Design projects targeting methods to achieve high breakdown voltage, low on-resistance, fast switching speed and high reliability/ruggedness will be carried out. In addition, the students will be also exposed to selection considerations for “off-the-shelf” devices that would meet the circuit or system level specifications.
ECE 1460H Special Topics in Photonics: Introduction to Micro and Nanofabrication
An introduction to the fundamentals of micro- and nano-fabrication processes with emphasis on cleanroom practices. The physical principles of optical lithography, electron-beam lithography, alternative nanolithography techniques, and thin film deposition and metrology methods. The physical and chemical processes of wet and dry etching. Cleanroom concepts and safety protocols. Sequential microfabrication processes involved in the manufacture of microelectronic and photonic devices. Imaging and characterization of micro- and nano-structures. Examples of practical existing and emerging micro and nano-devices. Limited enrollment.
Previous Courses
ECE 1393H Semiconductor Devices
This course is concerned with certain theoretical and practical aspects of semiconductor devices. Advanced theory of MOS, bipolar and MESFET transistors is presented. In particular, physics and modeling of micron and submicron devices used in VLSI are discussed. In addition, MOS memory devices (MNOS, EPROM, FLOTOX) and advanced device concepts (heterostructure, HEMT’s, superlattices) are described. Texts: E.S. Yang, Microelectronic Devices, and S.M. Sze, High-Speed Semiconductor Devices. Prerequisite: ECE 335S Electronic Devices. Course credit is not available to students who have taken ELE 1325H or ELE 435F.
ECE 1391H Advanced Microelectronic Devices
The course is designed to familiarize students with advanced microelectronic device and process design using standard CAD tools. Strong emphasis will be placed on new and emerging technologies such as BiCMOS, DRAM, non-volatile memories, smart power ICs, and SOI, etc. Prerequisites: ECE 534H, Integrated Circuit Engineering and ECE 1393H, Semiconductor Devices.
