At the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain how a p-n junction is formed

2. Draw the charge and electric field distribution in a p-n junction

3. Explain the sequence of events of a p-n junction under forward bias and reverse bias

4. Interpret the current-voltage relationship of a p-n junction

5. Explain the depletion capacitance of a p-n junction

6. List the characteristics of two types of metal -semiconductor contacts

7. Draw the current voltage characteristics of a Schottky contact and an ohmic contact

8. Explain how a metal-semiconductor contact is formed

9. State the criteria for Schottky and ohmic contacts

10. Explain how a practical ohmic contact is made

Mode of Assessment

Quizzes – measure participants’ understanding of key concepts and application of concepts learnt for each topic

Level

Intermediate

Certification

Participants will receive an electronic Certificate of Completion issued by Temasek Polytechnic upon completion of each MLC.