ECE 538
Integrated Circuits Technology and Fabrication
Section: 001

Course Description

Processes used in fabrication of modern integrated circuits. Process steps for crystal growth, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, chemical vapor deposition, etching, metallization, layout and packaging. Process integration for MOS and biopolar processes. Characterization techniques, simulation, yield and reliability.

Fall 2025

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 18, 2025
Classes End:
December 2, 2025
Location:
01010 Engineering Building I
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
1:30pm
Class End Time:
2:45pm

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: ECE graduate students and ECE undergrads with a 3.5 or higher GPA