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Devices and Systems
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:19:47
Abstract
The students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic and photonic 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
Objective
The students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic and photonic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS), RF-MEMS, chemical microsystems, BioMEMS, microfluidics and micro actuators in particular and to the concepts of Nanosystems (focus on carbon Nanotubes), based on the respective state-of-research in this 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.
Content
Semiconductor Fundamentals I: Bipolar Semiconductor Fundamentals II: MOS Photonics I: Advanced Process Technology Photonics II: Photodetectors (incl. Interfaces) Photonics III: Photoemitter (incl. Interfaces) Concepts for Nanosystems I: Process Technology Concepts for Nanosystems II: Devices and Systems Microfluidics and BioMEMS Surface Chemistry and Chemical Microsystems RF-MEMS (incl. interfaces) I RF-MEMS (incl. Interfaces) II MEMS Actuators I MEMS Actuators II
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General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DS , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 120 minutes
- Aids
- Allowed: pocket calculator, printed documents,(e.g. scripts, handouts, books, etc.) and personal notes. Not allowed: Notebooks, etc. and communication devices (wireless, wired, mobile phones, etc.)
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise | Devices and Systems |
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4 h weekly |
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Mathematics, Computational Science and Engineering (Mathematics, Physics Those who want to register for elective courses in the diploma degree programme im Mathematics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Mathematics. Those who want to register for core subject and elective courses in the diploma degree programme in Physics, should select these from the range of courses of the Master programme in Physics (Core Courses: Theoretical Physics, Core Courses: Experimental Physics, Electives: Physics and Mathematics). The same holds for seminars and semester projects and papers.)
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