Electronic Materials
525.406

Course Description
Materials and the interfaces between them are the key elements in determining the functioning of electronic devices and systems. This course develops the fundamental parameters of the basic solid material types and their relationships to electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical properties. The application of these materials to the design and fabrication of electronic components is described, including integrated circuits, passive components, and electronic boards, modules, and systems.

Syllabus

1. Overview Electronic Materials
2. Fundamental Properties-Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical
3. Solid State Structure-Relationship to Material Properties
4. Diffusion and Solid Structures-Fick's Laws
5. Electrical Properties-Mobility, Conductivity
6. Mechanical Properties-Stress/Strain, CTE, Creep
7. Thermal Properties-Heat Capacity, Conductivity
8. Optical Properties-Absorption, Reflectivity
9. Glasses/Ceramics-Structure, Processing, Applications
10. Polymers-Glass Transition Temperature, Synthesis
11. Metals-Conductors, Structural, Finishes, Anodization
12. Semiconductors-Silicides, Ohmic Contacts
13. Material Applications-Case Studies
14. Course Examination

Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in engineering, physics, or materials science; familiarity with materials structures and electronic devices.

Instructor
Harry K. Charles, Jr. is the Assistant Department Head for Engineering in the Technical Services Department at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). Dr. Charles is a member of the Principal Professional Staff at APL and is a specialist in solid state physics, semiconductor devices, electronic materials and packaging. He is a fellow of both the IEEE and the International Microelectronics and Packaging Society.

Textbook
Electronic Materials Science:for Integrated Circuits in Si and GaAs. by J.W. Mayer and S.S. Lau

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June 1998