Microelectronics and Semiconductor Concentration for Computer Engineering

Location(s): West Lafayette

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About the Concentration

Semiconductor chips form the backbone of the entire computing and electronics industries. This concentration in Microelectronics and Semiconductors provides transciptable, specialized training in the design and manufacturing of advanced semiconductor chips with coursework focused on semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, integrated systems, and more.

Microelectronics and Semiconductor Concentration Coruses (9 credits)

Selectives (9 credits)

ECE 30500 - Semiconductor Devices Credits: 3.00
OR
ECE 50631 - Fundamentals Of Current Flow Credits: 1.00 and
ECE 50632 - Introduction To Quantum Transport Credits: 1.00 and
ECE 50633 - Boltzmann Law: Physics To Computing Credits: 1.00
ECE 33700 - ASIC Design Laboratory Credits: 2.00
ECE 43700 - Computer Design And Prototyping Credits: 4.00
ECE 45500 - Integrated Circuit Engineering Credits: 3.00
ECE 45600 - Digital Integrated Circuit Analysis And Design Credits: 3.00
ECE 50631
ECE 50632
ECE 50633
ECE 51214 - CMOS Analog IC Design Credits: 3.00
ECE 51216 - Digital Systems Design Automation Credits: 3.00
ECE 55700 - Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory Credits: 3.00
ECE 55900 - MOS VLSI Design Credits: 3.00
ECE 56800 - Embedded Systems Credits: 3.00
ECE 59500 - Selected Topics In Electrical Engineering Credits: 1.00 to 3.00 Qualifying Titles: Microfabrication Fundamentals (1 credit) Semiconductor Fundamentals (1 credit) Semiconductor Manufacturing (1 credit) MEMS-I: Microfabrication and Materials for MEMS (1 credit) Fundamentals of Transistors (1 credit) Advanced Lithography (1 credit)

Can include up to 3 hours of:

(Must have approval of the Associate Head of Undergraduate Programs or Associate Head of Teaching and Learning)

ECE 49600 - Electrical And Computer Engineering Projects Credits: 0.00 to 18.00
VIP 37920 - Junior Participation In Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Credits: 2.00
VIP 47920 - Senior Participation In Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Credits: 2.00

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