This course deals with the fundamental concepts of solid state materials and the principles of operation of modern electronic and optoelectronic devices. Topics in materials include crystal structure, energy bands, carrier processes and junctions. Topics in device operation include p-n junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect junction transistors, metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors, and double heterojunction lasers.(0/18/0/21/0) PREREQUISITES: ELEC 252, ELEC 280 or ENPH 231 (PHYS 231) EXCLUSION: PHYS 335
