Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2020-21

EE 4053 - Physical and Power Electronics


Simplified 1-dimensional band theory of solids. Valence and conduction band occupancy from Fermi-Dirac statistics. Hole conduction and doping. Derivation of PN junction volt-amp-temperature characteristic. DC and AC characteristics of junction transistors derived from fundamentals. Application of semiconductor theory to solid state devices. Charge control analysis. Electro-optical effects. Semiconductor devices for the conversion and control of electric power. Device protection.

Requisites: EE 4313
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to apply semiconductor theory to solid state devices.
  • Students will be able to derive the characteristics of junction transistors from fundamentals.
  • Students will be able to use semiconductor devices for the conversion and control of electric power.


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