Fall 2025 - ENSC 324 D100
Electronic Devices (3)
Class Number: 3576
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 9, 2025
Tue, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Matthew Sederberg
1 778 782-5942
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Prerequisites:
(ENSC 220 or MSE 250), MATH 232, and (MATH 260 or MATH 310), all with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The essential physics of silicon semiconductor devices that form the heart of integrated circuits today are covered. An introduction to semiconductor device physics upon which device models are based leading to the development of the drift-diffusion equations. The static and dynamic behavior of PN junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect transistors will be covered along with the application of the developed device models to integrated circuit design. Students with credit for ENSC 224 or PHYS 365 may not take ENSC 324 for further credit.
Materials
REQUIRED READING NOTES:
Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.
Registrar Notes:
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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION
Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.