Fundamentals of Electronic Materials
and Devices (MS11002)
Course Instructor: Prof. Pallab Banerji
Teaching Assistants (TAs):
Ms. Vidushi Chaudhary
Ms. Tista Roy
Mr. Ajoy Dinda
Mr. Suman Samanta
Mr. Soutan Adak
Mr.
Learning Outcome/Course Outcome
1. A general idea about the materials used in electronic/semiconductor
industries.
2. Materials such as Silicon, compound semiconductors, oxides (for MOS
structures), dielectrics (high k-, low k-), etc.
3. Their preparation, characterizations, and processing technologies (doping,
oxidation, metallization).
4. Physics of P-N junctions, Metal-Semiconductor junctions.
5. Bandgap engineering and various techniques involved (epitaxial films,
quantum structures).
6. Thereby one can design a material for an application, say for use in
microelectronics, optoelectronics, high power devices, solar cells,
batteries, etc.
Course Outcome: After completing this course, you will be able to:
Course Outcome Details
1. Fundamentals of materials Understand how atoms bond together, how crystals are formed, and how
and bonding defects occur in solids, and how these affect material properties.
2. Semiconductor basics Explain the basic ideas of semiconductors, including intrinsic and extrinsic
semiconductors, doping, and the role of electrons and holes in electrical
conduction.
3. Semiconductor devices Understand how basic semiconductor devices work, such as p–n junctions,
diodes, LEDs, solar cells, and photodetectors.
4. Semiconductor processing Get a basic idea of how semiconductor materials and devices are made,
including crystal growth, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, and device
packaging.
5. Functional electronic Become familiar with important functional electronic materials such as
materials dielectrics, energy-harvesting materials, and materials used in organic
electronic devices.
6. Engineering relevance and Relate electronic materials and devices studied in this course to real-life
applications applications in electrical and instrumentation engineering.
Material → Device → System
Examples Device Applications/System Property
Power Supply/Rectifier Diode Mobile chargers p–n junction allows current
Laptop adapters in one direction
Power supplies in substations
LED Lighting LED Street lighting Direct Bandgap, Doping
Energy-efficient homes controls color and efficiency
Display panels
Solar Power Systems Solar Cell Rooftop solar panels p–n junction under light
Power to rural areas generates voltage
Light Sensor/Photodiode Photodiode Camera sensors Sensitivity depends on
Automatic street lights material quality and
Optical encoders junction design.
Temperature Sensor Thermistor Industrial temperature monitoring Resistance changes with
Process control plants temperature
Gas/Chemical Sensors Sensors Industrial safety alarms Gas changes surface
Environmental monitoring conductivity
Breath analyzers
Integrated Sensors Sensor + electronics Biomedical instruments Combination
(Smart Instruments) on one chip Smart factories IoT devices
India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is a specialized and
independent Business Division within the Digital India
Corporation that aims to build a vibrant semiconductor
and display ecosystem to enable India’s emergence as a
global hub for electronics manufacturing and design.
Led by global experts of the Semiconductor and display
ecosystem the mission aims to serve as a focal point for
the comprehensive, coherent, efficient, and smooth
deployment of the Program for Development of
Semiconductor and Display Ecosystem in consultation
with the Government ministries / departments /
agencies, industry, and academia.
The Union Cabinet had approved the comprehensive Semicon
India programme with a financial outlay of INR 76,000 crore
for the development of a sustainable semiconductor and
display ecosystem in 2021.
Semicon India Program aims to provide attractive incentive
support to companies / consortia that are engaged in Silicon
Semiconductor Fabs, Display Fabs, Compound Semiconductors
/ Silicon Photonics / Sensors (including MEMS) Fabs,
Semiconductor Packaging (ATMP / OSAT) and Semiconductor
Design.
MEMS: Micro-Electromechanical Systems)
ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and
The program will give an impetus to semiconductor and
Packaging)
OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly display manufacturing by facilitating capital support and
and Testing)
technological collaborations.
National Quantum Mission (NQM)
The Union Cabinet, approved the National Quantum Mission
(NQM) on 19th April 2023 at a total cost of Rs.6003.65 crore from
2023-24 to 2030-31, aiming to seed, nurture and scale up
scientific and industrial R&D and create a vibrant & innovative
ecosystem in Quantum Technology (QT).
The Mission objectives include developing intermediate-scale
quantum computers with 50-1000 physical qubits in 8 years in
various platforms like superconducting and photonic technology.
Satellite-based secure quantum communications between ground
stations over a range of 2000 kilometers within India, long-
distance secure quantum communications with other countries,
inter-city quantum key distribution over 2000 km as well as multi-
node Quantum networks with quantum memories are also some
of the deliverables of the Mission.
Mission Implementation includes setting up of four
Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) in top academic and National
R&D institutes in the domains:
❖ Quantum Computing
❖ Quantum Communication
❖ Quantum Sensing & Metrology
❖ Quantum Materials & Devices
The hubs which will focus on generation of new
knowledge through basic and applied research as
well as promote R&D in areas that are mandated to
them.
Class Schedule
8.00 – 8.55 9.00 – 9.55 10.00 – 10.55 11.00 – 11.55 12.00 – 12.55
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday MS11002
Thursday MS11002
Friday MS11002
Books I generally follow:
1. Electronic Properties of Materials: Rolf E. Hummel
2. Principles of Electronic Materials and Devices: S. O. Kasap
3. Solid State Electronic Devices: B G. Streetman and Sanjay K. Banerjee
4. Semiconductor Devices, Physics and Technology: S. M. Sze
5. Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices: P. Bhattacharya
Evaluation Scheme
Internal Evaluation: 20 (Attendance: 5, Class Test I: 5, Class Test II: 5, Surprise Test: 5)
Mid-Semester Examination: 30
End-Semester Examination: 50
Thank you for your attention