Introduction to Nanoelectronics

ECE517
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Nanoelectronics is an interdisciplinary area of research which has a huge potential and is currently attracting a great deal of attention. The objective of this course is to understand the basic principles that govern the operation and electrical characteristics of nanoelectronic devices and become familiar with the recent research being undertaken in nanoelectronics.

1. Students are able to explain distinct phenomena that are important in nanoelectronic devices.
2. Students are able to describe the operating principles, merits, demerits and challenges of some of the futuristic nanoelectronic devices.
3. Students are able to compute a given parameter or physical quantity for a nanoelectronic device by applying appropriate equations or formula.
4. Students are able to describe the challenges of scaling of conventional MOSFETs and possible solutions.
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