151-0172-00L  Devices and Systems

SemesterSpring Semester 2012
LecturersC. Hierold, A. Hierlemann
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThe students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS). They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products.
ObjectiveThe students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS), basic electronic circuits for sensors, RF-MEMS, chemical microsystems, BioMEMS and microfluidics, magnetic sensors and optical devices, and in particular to the concepts of Nanosystems (focus on carbon nanotubes), based on the respective state-of-research in the field. They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products.
ContentIntroduction to semiconductors, MOSFET transistors
Basic electronic circuits for sensors and microsystems
Transducer Fundamentals
Chemical sensors and biosensors, microfluidics and bioMEMS
RF MEMS
Magnetic Sensors, optical Devices
Nanosystem concepts
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