Date: 01 Sep 2020
Lecture No. 1 and 2
[Link] (CSE) 2nd Yr 2020-21
Course: Electronic Materials (PHL 2021), Slot-E
Instructor: Dr. Shahab Ahmad
Department of Physics
Objectives
The Instructor will:
• Introduce materials used for application in electronics
• Demonstrate importance of semiconductor materials in operation of computers
• Provide brief description of novel materials designed for future applications
Learning Outcomes
• The students will have the ability to Understand the role of materials in Electronics
and Computer Engineering applications
• Learn the process of Material selection in specific applications
Contents
Fractal1:PHL2XX1 Electronic Materials (1-0-0)
Classification of Materials [2 Lecture]: Materials for devices (Electrical, Electronics,
Magnetic, Optical and Mechanical properties); Electronics materials (diodes,
transistors, FET (MOSFET, MESFET) and IC)
Semiconductor Materials [5 Lectures]: Silicon, Gemanium, III-V and II-VI
Semiconductors, Semiconductor Alloys and Heterostructures (Structural, Electronic,
Mechanical, Thermal and Chemical properties)
Material for VLSI integration [5 Lectures]: Moore’s law, Early development of Transistor
and IC, Gate oxides : High- k and low-k oxides, Nitrides; Ohmic & Schootky contacts,
silicides , Contacts and Interconnects
Future electronic materials [2 Lectures]: Carbon nanostructures (nanotubes, graphene),
2D materials
Text Book
• Miller, L. S. and Mullin, J.B. (Editors), Electronic Materials from Silicon to Organics,
Springer Science 1991
• Gupta, K.M. and Gupta, N., Advanced Electrical and Electronics Materials, Scrivener
Publishing, 2005
Self-Learning Material
Swaminathon, P., IIT Madras, Fundamental of Electronics Materials and Devices,
NPTEL course [Link]
Exam Components (After Instructions received by the Office of Academics)
Exam Type Nos Remark
Assignments 2
Quizzes 1
Minor 1 Will be Confirmed later
Take Home Exam 1 Will be Confirmed later
Text Books
1. Miller, L. S. and Mullin, J.B. (Editors), Electronic Materials from Silicon to Organics,
Springer Science 1991
2. Gupta, K.M. and Gupta, N., Advanced Electrical and Electronics Materials, Scrivener
Publishing, 2005
Stone Age: 2-3 million years ago
Iron Age: 3000-1000 BC
Electronic Age: 20th Century
Internet Age: 21th Century
Importance of Materials
Use of materials is an indispensable requirement for the development of engineering and
technology. They provide the basis for manufacturing, fabrication, operations, and
constructions etc. It may be the construction of a building, manufacturing of a machine,
generation of electricity, transmission of message from one place to another, or control
instruments; they all make use of some materials. These materials are of different natures
viz., R.C.C. (reinforced cement concrete), steel and iron, copper and aluminium, Silicon,
and rubber, alloy and glass etc. Depending upon the areas in which they are used, the
materials may be known as:
1. Civil engineering materials,
2. Mechanical engineering materials,
3. Electrical engineering materials,
4. Electronic engineering materials,
5. Nuclear engineering materials
Conventionally we call,
• RCC as civil engineering material,
• Insulator (e.g. mica) as electrical engineering material,
• Metals as mechanical engineering materials,
• Semiconductors as electronics engineering materials,
• Uranium as nuclear engineering materials etc,
Electronic Materials:
• Those materials which are used for purpose of electronics are known as Electronic
Materials. The Electronic Materials are mainly studied and used for their electrical
properties.
• Electronic Materials includes-dielectrics, conductors, semiconductors and
superconductors.
Classification of Electronic Materials
Classification of Technologically useful Electronic Materials