Teaching Scheme
Course Credits Assigned
Course Name (Contact Hours)
Code
Theory Pract. Tut. Theory Pract. Tut. Total
BSC202 Semiconductor
2 - 2 - 2
2 Physics
Theory Term Pract Total
Internal Assessment End Exam work /
(IAT) Sem Duration Oral
Course
Course Name IAT- IAT- IAT-I Exam (in Hrs)
Code
I II + ITA-
II
(Total)
Semiconductor
BSC2022 15 15 30 45 2 -- 75
Physics
Rationale:
Most of the engineering branches are being off-spring of basic sciences where physics is playing a
pivotal role in concept and understanding of foundation of core engineering branches. This syllabus is
developed by keeping in mind, needs of all branches that we offer in University of Mumbai. In the
distribution of modules, core physics and its applied form are given priority. Further, it is ensured that
these modules will cover prerequisites needed and will remain aligned to the requirements for a certain
group of engineering courses to be introduced in higher semesters as core subjects or as
interdisciplinary subjects.
Course Objectives:
1. To provide students with a basic understanding of Semiconductors in the field of Basic
Engineering.
2. To explain basic importance of p-n junction diodes.
3. To learn about few special diode important for semiconductor industry.
4. To understand the basics of transistors and their applications in the field of electronics.
5. To build foundation of Field effect transistors and their applications.
6. To give exposure to the upcoming field of Nano technology in the field of solid state physics.
Course Outcomes:
1. Learners will be able to USE and DEMOSTRATE his/ her ability earned here to apply
it to calculate Hall voltage
2. Learners will be able to CALCULATE barrier potential and PLOT I-V characteristics of
p-n junction diode.
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3. Learners will be able to PLOT I - V characteristics and understand their applications of
some special diodes
4. Learners will be able to CALCULATE current gain and PLOT I-V characteristics for CB-
CE configurations.
5. Learner will be able to PLOT I-V characteristics and understand applications of FETs
6. Learner will be able to APPLY the knowledge of Nano Technology to certain emerging
areas of technology.
DETAILED SYLLABUS:
Sr. Name of Module Detailed Content Hours CO
No. Mapping
Prerequisite Band theory of solids Fermi Dirac - -
Distribution function Density of
states and
1 Basics of Types of semiconductors, Carrier 4 CO1
Semiconductors Concentration in Intrinsic
Semiconductors, Fermi level of
Intrinsic Semiconductors, Variation
of Fermi level of Intrinsic
Semiconductors, wrttemperature.
Extrinsic Semiconductors, Fermi
level of Extrinsic Semiconductors,
Variation of Fermi level of
Extrinsic Semiconductors, wrt
temperature and Impurity
Concentration, Equation of
conductivity with current flow, Hall
Effect, Calculation of Hall Voltage.
2 Junction diode Formation of p-n junction, 4 CO2
calculation of barrier potential
Diode equation, p-n junction in
forward Bias, p-n junction in
Reverse bias, Current- voltage
curve for p-n junction diode, LED
and its working
3 Important Diodes Working of: Photo diode, solar 4 CO3
cell, Zenerdiode ,Varactor diode ,
Gunn diode and their applications.
4 Bipolar Junction BJT Structure and Operation - BJT 4 CO4
Transistors structure, Modes of operation,CB,
CE I-V characteristics BJT
Amplification and Switching -
Current gain, BJT as a switch,
5 Field Effect Field-Effect Transistors (FETs) - 6 CO5
Transistors FET types: JFET, MOSFET,
Structure and operation MOSFETs
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in Detail - MOSFET structure,
Enhancement and depletion modes,
Threshold voltage MOSFET
Applications - MOSFET as a
switch,
6 NanoTechnology Introduction to Nanotechnology , 4 CO6
Properties (optical, Electrical,
Structural, Mechanical) Importance
of surface to Volume ratio,
Bonding in solids (Vander walls
interactions) , Application:
Lithography, Single Electron
Transfer (SET), Spin Valves.
Text Books:
1. Engineering Physics by D.K Bhttacharya, PoonamTandon - Oxford University Press
2. Solid State Electronic Devices – B. G. Streetman – Pearson
3. Electronic Devices and Circuits – Homas Floyd – Pearson
4. Electronic Devices and Circuits – David A. Bell – Oxford University Press
References:
1. Semiconductor Physics and Devices – Basic Principles – Donald Neamen – McGraw Hill
2. Physics of Semiconductor Devices - S.M. Sze, Kwok K. Ng - John Wiley & Sons
3. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory - R. Boylestad, L Nashelsky - Pearson
Online References:
Sr. No. Website Name
8. [Link]
9. [Link]
3. [Link]
Assessment:
Internal Assessment Test (IAT) for 20 marks each:
• IA will consist of Two Compulsory Internal Assessment Tests. Approximately 40% to
50% of the syllabus content must be covered in the IAT-I and the remaining 40% to
50% of the syllabus content must be covered in the IAT-II.
End Semester Theory Examination:
Question paper format
• Question Paper will comprise a total of five questions each carrying 15 marks Q.1
will be compulsory and should cover the maximum contents of the syllabus
• Remaining questions will be mixed in nature (part (a) and part (b) of each
question must be from different modules. For example, if Q.2 has part (a) from
Module 3 then part (b) must be from any other Module randomly selected from all
the modules)
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• A total of three questions need to be answered
Teaching Scheme
Course Credits Assigned
Course Name (Contact Hours)
Code
Theory Pract. Tut. Theory Pract. Tut. Total
BSL201 Semiconductor
1 - 0.5 - 0.5
2 Physics Lab
Examination Scheme
Theory Marks
Course Course Internal assessment
Term
Code Name (IAT) End Practical/
Wor Total
IAT-I + Sem. Oral
IAT- IAT- k
IAT-II Exam
I II
(Total)
Semincondu
BSL2012 ctor Physics -- -- -- -- 25 25
Lab
Lab Objectives:
1. To develop scientific understanding of the physics concepts.
2. To develop the ability to explain the processes and applications related to science subjects.
3. To apply skills and knowledge in real life situations.
4. To improve the knowledge about the theory concepts of Physics learned in the class.
5. To improve ability to analyze experimental result and write laboratory report.
6. To develop understanding about inferring and predicting.
Lab Outcomes:
Learners will be able to..
1. Understand the concepts of Hall effect.
2. Experimentally obtain I-V Characteristics of various junction diodes.
3. Experimentally obtain I-V Characteristics of transistors in various configurations.
4. Experimentally obtain I-V Characteristics of FET in configurations
5. Experimentally obtain I-V characteristics of special purpose diodes.
6. Use virtual lab effectively to perform experiments
List of Experiments. (Minimum five experiments required)
Sr No List of Experiments Hrs LO
01 Measurement of Hall Voltage 01 LO1
02 Input –out put characteristics of CE configuration 01 LO3
03 Input –out put characteristics of CB configuration 01 LO3
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04 I-V Characteristics of p-n junction diode 01 LO2
05 I-V Characteristics of Zener diode (RB) 01 LO5
06 I-V Characteristics of photo diode 01 LO5
07 Carrier concentration using Hall Effect 01 LO1
08 I-V characteristics of JFET 01 LO4
09 Carrier concentration using Hall Effect 01 LO1
Simulation experiments based on nanotechnology using open source
10 02 LO6
simulation .
Any other experiment based on syllabus may be included, which would
11 02 LO6
help the learner to understand concept. ,after defining a suitable LO
Term Work Marks: 25 Marks (Total marks) = 10 Marks (Experiment) + 10 Marks Project + 5
Marks (Attendance)
Project work: Execution of project as per the plan submitted in semester-I , A working model or a
simulation model or a study report leading to a conclusion as anticipated in semester –I is required to
be used for awarding marks. A proper rubric should be framed.
Teaching Scheme Credits Assigned
Course (Contact Hours)
Course Name
Code
Theory Pract. Tut. Theory Pract. Tut. Total
Physics of
BSC202
Measurements and 2 - 2 - 2
3
Sensors
Theory Term Pract Total
Internal Assessment End Exam work /
(IAT) Sem Duration Oral
IAT- IAT- IAT-I Exam (in Hrs)
I II + IAT-
II
(Total)
Physics of
BSC2023 Measurements 15 15 30 45 2 -- 75
and Sensors
Rationale:
Most of the engineering branches are being off-spring of basic sciences where physics is playing a
pivotal role in concept and understanding of foundation of core engineering branches. This syllabus is
developed by keeping in mind, needs of all branches that we offer in University of Mumbai. In the
distribution of modules, core physics and its applied form are given priority. Further, it is ensured that
these modules will cover prerequisites needed and will remain aligned to the requirements for a certain
group of engineering courses to be introduced in higher semesters as core subjects or as
interdisciplinary subjects.
Course Objectives:
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