
Overview
This Electrical Characterization - Diodes course is offered by Coursera in partnership with Arizona State University. Course 2 begins with the definitions of resistivity and sheet resistance of semiconductors and metals and emphasizes the importance of working with the correct units for each.
We see how to calculate the sheet resistance of a thin conducting film once we know its resistivity. A method to determine the contact resistance using the transfer length method is described, along with the definition of the specific contact resistivity.
Current-voltage (IV) measurements of p-n junction diodes are used to extract key device parameters such as the ideality factor and series resistance. The course project explores how process monitor blocks are used to maintain manufacturing integrity.
What you'll learn
- Define resistance, resistivity, and sheet resistance and their associated units.
- Describe how to perform four-point probe current-voltage measurements.
- Explain the use of the transfer length method.
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- This course is part of the Semiconductor Characterization Specialization
- When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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Courses included:
- Resistivity and Sheet Resistance
- Resistance Measurements and Four-point Probes
- Measuring Contact Resistance
- The Current-voltage (W) Characteristics of Diodes
- Course Wrap-up and Project
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 1 hrs/week
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Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Electronics & Embedded Technology View 38 other Short Courses in Electronics & Embedded Technology in United StatesExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Intermediate level
- Recommended experience: To excel in this specialization, you should be familiar with college level introductory chemistry, physics, algebra and statistics for data analysis.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.