ICST Course 2019 spring

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More Than Moore Devices [CST5038] International College of Semiconductor Technology More Than Moore Devices [CST5038] New Faculty : Chun-H. Lin “More than Moore” devices refer to the groups of devices with diversified functions other than advanced mainstream Si-based CMOS digital ICs, like SoC- based processors or FPGA, which are scaled following Moore’s law. A variety of devices, including special memories, analog/RF, power, sensors or photonics devices, have recently been intensive developed based on Si-based CMOS compatible technologies to enable heterogeneous integration of devices with multiple functions for new applications such as artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IOT), or automotive electronics. This course is intended to offer the most up-to-date knowledge in physical principles, materials, processes, device designs, and performance metrics for these devices. The goal is to provide a comprehensive survey of the “More than Moore” devices in a perspective that is more application-oriented to facilitate students to conduct research or pursue career in relevant areas.

Special Topics on Semiconductor Devices and Applications [CST5039] International College of Semiconductor Technology Special Topics on Semiconductor Devices and Applications [CST5039] Lecturer: Heng-Tung Hsu Compound semiconductor devices are the backbone of many advanced wireless communication systems and have raised considerable amount of attention in terms of research and development activities. In this course, we will invite speakers who are experts in the field from overseas to give the students an overall knowledge about the device and applications of semiconductors.

Introduction to CMOS circuit design [CST5029] International College of Semiconductor Technology Introduction to CMOS circuit design [CST5029] Lecturer: Daekeun Yoon This course is divided into two sections. In the first section, basic CMOS device structures required to implement CMOS IC will be provided. Basic analog/digital circuits for CMOS IC will be covered in the second section. Students in this course can learn basic concepts of IC design with CMOS technologies.

Integrated Circuits [CST5030] International College of Semiconductor Technology Basics of Quantum Integrated Circuits [CST5030] The course correspond to the field of spintronics or spin-based electronic devices. The spin elecctronic issues include the detection of spin coherence in nanoscale structures such as quantum well and quantum dots, the optimization of spin lifetimes, transport of spin-polarized carriers across relevant length scales and hetero-interfaces, theoretical concepts for all-electrical spin control in quantum dots for quantum information processing, etc. Lecturer: Artur Useinov

International College of Semiconductor Technology Introduction to Amplifier Design for Radio-Frequency Communication Applications [CST5008] Lecturer: Heng-Tung Hsu Amplifier circuits, including power amplifiers and low-noise amplifiers, have been the most critical parts in modern wireless communication systems. This course will first focus on a thorough investigation of the basic operation principles of devices suitable for RF amplifier designs. Fundamental analysis methodology as well as various circuit design techniques will also be covered. Topics: 1. Introduction 2. High-Frequency Network Analysis 3. High-Frequency Devices 4. Circuit Analysis Techniques for High-Frequnecy Integrated Circuits 5. Power Amplifier Design 6. Low Noise Amplifier Design

Memory Circuits and System International College of Semiconductor Technology Memory Circuits and System [CST5037] Lecturer: Po-Tsang Huang The goal of this course aims to learn the fundamental memory circuits and to gain the basic understanding of hierarchy memory system design methodology. The first part of the course focuses on the embedded-memory circuit design from latches, register file, SRAM, CAM to embedded DRAM and embedded non-volatile memory. We then discuss the design challenges and techniques of high-performance SRAM in nanoscale CMOS technologies. The impacts of technology scaling, such as signal loss due to leakage and degradation of noise margin due to Vt scatter are addressed. Design directions and leakage/variation/degradation tolerant SRAM circuit techniques to mitigate various performance and reliability constraints are discussed and examples are given and merits discussed. Alternative cell structures for low-voltage SRAM, such as asymmetrical SRAM, 7T, and 8T SRAMs, which decouple the cell storage node from the Read-disturb and half-select disturb to improve the static noise margin (SNM) are addressed. Some design issues and opportunities in advanced technologies are illustrated. The second part of the course covers the basics of DRAM, NVRAM, MRAM, PRAM (or PCM), and RRAM (Resistive RAM). It is intended to introduce the students to the basic idea, cell structure, and sensing schemes of these memories. The third part of this course is to discuss the hierarchy memory system from the aspect of applications, including memory interface, 3D memory, memory coherence and in-memory computing.

Digital Signal Processing for Communication Systems [CST5018] International College of Semiconductor Technology Digital Signal Processing for Communication Systems [CST5018] Lecturer: Yen-Cheng Kuan Fundamentals of digital signal processing and its applications in communication systems.

Power semiconductor devices: Device design, International College of Semiconductor Technology Power semiconductor devices: Device design, Characteristics, and Reliability [CST5028] Lecturer: Tian-Li Wu Power semiconductor devices are at the heart of the green innovation to enable a high efficient modern power electronics. This course focuses on power semiconductor devices from basic physical models, transport properties, the understanding of different device concepts, e.g. power diodes, power MOSFETs, BJT, thyristors, and IGBT. In addition, advanced power devices with wide bandgap materials, i.e. GaN and SiC, and the reliability issues will be discussed. Furthermore, not only for the professional knowledge but also the communication and presentation skills are crucial for being a successful engineer. Therefore, in order to help the students to understand this course and to improve his/her communication & presentation skills, this course provides an opportunity to have an oral presentation and a final exam with an oral discussion.

Liquid Biopsy (I) [CST5020] International College of Semiconductor Technology Liquid Biopsy (I) [CST5020] Lecturer: Chung-Er Huang This course focus on the current platforms of CTC isolation and analysis. CTCs can be enriched positively or negatively based on biological properties.

Semiconductor Physics International College of Semiconductor Technology Semiconductor Physics and Devices (I) [CST5026] Lecturer: Tian-Li Wu To understand the basic operation and properties of the most important semiconductor devices (Diode, BJT, MOSFET, JFETs, etc.) used in electronic applications as well as the challenges in VLSI devices.