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Anotation:
Fundamentals of the computer-aided technological design. Device simulators Silvaco Atlas and Synopsys Quantum ATK: principles, applications. Basic equations. Boundary conditions. Numerical methods. Recombination models. Avalanche ionisation models. Mobility models. Practical exercises (individual projects) according to the tasks of students' individual theses.
Study targets:
To gain the theoretical knowledge and practical applications of device models and tools.
Content:
Introduction into theoretical models used in device simulation. Application of these model by solving the individual projects in connection with the student's research work.
Course outlines:
| 1. | | Fundamentals of the computer-aided technological design |
| 2. | | Technology simulators |
| 3. | | Device simulators. |
| 4. | | Device simulation principle, applications |
| 5. | | Basic equations |
| 6. | | Boundary conditions |
| 7. | | Numerical methods |
| 8. | | Recombination models |
| 9. | | Avalanche ionisation models |
| 10. | | Mobility models |
| 11. | | Mixed-mode simulation. |
| 12. | | Heat-flow equation. |
| 13. | | Quantum models. |
| 14. | | Comparison of different TCAD tools |
Exercises outline:
| 1. | | TCAD practical introduction |
| 2. | | TCAD inputs, outputs, graphical interface |
| 3. | | TCAD individual project |
| 4. | | TCAD individual project |
| 5. | | TCAD individual project |
| 6. | | TCAD individual project |
| 7. | | TCAD individual project |
8 Project midterm presentation
| 9. | | TCAD individual project |
| 10. | | TCAD individual project |
| 11. | | TCAD individual project |
| 12. | | TCAD individual project |
| 13. | | TCAD individual project |
| 14. | | Project final presentation |
Literature:
Silvaco TCAD manuals, Silvaco Inc. 2017, Synopsys/Quantumwise Reference manual 2017
| M. | | Lundstrom, J. Guo: Nanoscale Transistors - Device physics, Modeling and Simulation, Springer 2006 |
| K. | | Goser, P. Glösekötter, J. Dienstuhl, Nanoelectronics and Nanosystems, Springer, 2004. |
Ch. Kittel: Introduction to Solid State Physics, 8th ed., Wiley 2005
Requirements:
Semiconductor physics
Note:
| Principles and Applications of Device Models |
Keywords:
TCAD, device models, simulation
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