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    • Semiconductor Device Processing . MATRL 215A

    Intensive theoretical and laboratory instruction in solid-state device and integrated circuit fabrication. Topics include 1) semiconductor material properties and characterization; 2) phase diagrams; 3) diffusion; 4) thermal oxidation; 5) vacuum processes; 6) thin-film deposition; 7) scanning electron microscopy. Both gallium arsenide and silicon technologies are presented.

    Prerequisites: ECE 132 or equivalent.

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    1, 2, 3

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    Engineering

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    Instructors
    PALMSTROM C J
    Christopher Palmstrom
    2.8
    3 reviews
    Predicted Grading Distribution
    AI predicted, based on past grading trends of the course and instructor, class info, and 127 other factors
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    T R
    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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    Sections
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    F
    12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
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    PHELP1417
    F
    11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
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    Fall 2024 . Palmstrom C J
    PHELP1440
    T R
    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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    12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
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    MATRL 215A Palmstrom C J Fall 2025 Total: 11
    MATRL 215A Palmstrom C J Fall 2024 Total: 5
    Rate My Professors
    3
    2.8
    ECE220A . Palmstrom C J 1 Year, 4 Months Ago

    One of the worst classes I've ever taken. No feedback, no instruction, no guidance and he couldn't care less. Avoid at all costs!

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    ECE220A . Palmstrom C J 2 Years Ago

    Take the ugrad. equiv. course until the current TA (Connor D.) graduates. Enjoyed the course very much and Professor's nice, but ultimately your final grade falls on Connor. There are no set grading rubric to fall for, no explicitly stated OH, rude and bare min. feedback, and yet the curriculum is the same as 120A. I lucked out w/diff co-TA

    1 helpful 0 unhelpful
    ECE220A . Palmstrom C J 13 Years Ago

    Knowledgeable professor, interactive class, clear the doubts

    0 helpful 4 unhelpful
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