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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The Semiconductor Devices and Circuits online course is a faculty development program approved by the  ‘All India Council for Technical Education. It is made available by the ministry of education (Indian Government) through the Swayam platform. This online program is part of the Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering and VLSI design section and is scheduled for a period of twelve weeks. 

This core course is developed by the National Program of Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) and the certificates are authenticated by NPTEL and IISC. The course instructor is Sanjiv Sambandan, an assistant professor in the department of instrumentation and applied physics who will provide valuable insights on semiconductor devices and about the relation between the performance of circuits to the material and device behavior.

The Semiconductor Devices and Circuits program is for the students in their bachelor’s or master’s program to improve their skills and expertise in semiconductor technology.

The Highlights

  • Online mode
  • Core course
  • Twelve weeks program
  • 3 credit points
  • Industrial endorsement
  • IISC faculty
  • Certification from NPTEL and IISC

Programme Offerings

  • Books
  • references
  • Reviews
  • Professional Guidance
  • course certificate
  • exams
  • assignments
  • Free Programme

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 1000yesIISc Bangalore

The  ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ online course is available for access without payment but the students will have to pay for the certificates and exams as mentioned in the table below,

 Semiconductor Devices and Circuits fee structure

CourseAmount in INR
Course Fee
Nil
Exam Fee
Rs 1000

Eligibility Criteria

The students with the knowledge of electrical engineering can apply for the course

Certificate qualification details

The candidates who score a minimum of 10/25 in the assignments and 30/75 in the exams and having a final score of 40% in the final exam will be eligible for the course certificate by Swayam and accredited by the NPTEL and IISC.

What you will learn

Knowledge of electronicsKnowledge of physicsKnowledge of engineering

The Semiconductor Devices and Circuits syllabus is designed for the students to get familiar with the technologies associated with semiconductor devices and the physics behind them and the students will gain the become experts in the following,

  • Able to use the basic concepts of electrostatics and current-voltage to evaluate and build semiconductor tools and appliances.
  • Obtain device frameworks with the help of practical techniques.
  • Develop and create design frameworks for the devices and build new ones for specific applications in circuits
  • Understand the basic design principles of the circuits and their role and properties of circuit behavior.
  • Extensive knowledge of disordered semiconductors along with aspects like flexible and printed electronics.

Who it is for

Semiconductor Devices and Circuits online training is targeted at electrical engineerselectronics engineers along with graduates and students of electrical or electronics engineering, electronic materials, and physics.


Admission Details

The course admission for the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ training is done online through the Swayam website.

Step 1: Go to the course page on the official website of Swayam using the following link,

https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc21_ee80/preview

Step 2: Click on the registration link on the page.

Step 3: Fill in the required information and complete the registration process.

Application Details

The applicants of the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ certification course are required to fill in their name and email address on the registration page or sign up using their valid Google, Facebook, or Microsoft account details.

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

  • The ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ online certification program requires the students to write the proctored exams in the designated centers and pass with 75% to receive the course certificate.
  • The registration for the certification exam is done online through the Swayam website.

Instructors

IISc Bangalore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the duration of the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ Swayam course?

This online course is scheduled for twelve weeks.

2: What are the prerequisites for the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ training program?

Candidates with a knowledge of electrical engineering can apply for the training.

3: How many assignments and projects are part of the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ course curriculum?

The course includes twelve assignments and a final exam as part of the curriculum.

4: Who is the course educator for the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuit’ program?

The course educator is an IISC faculty member, Mr. Sanjiv Sambandan from the department of instrumentation and applied physics.

5: Are the ‘Semiconductor Devices and Circuits’ classes available for free?

Yes, the course can be accessed for free but for the certification and exam, the students will have to pay the registration fee.

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