Title: Describe the characteristics, operation, and applications of basic semiconductor devices.
Course: Electronics Systems II (17106-II) > Section: Exploring Semiconductor Devices

Description should include

- characteristics of basic semiconductor devices
- operation of basic semiconductor devices (used to switch, amplify, and control direction of current flow)
- diode construction techniques
- transistor construction principles
- real-world applications of integrated circuits using diode and transistor elements.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the electrical characteristics of semiconductor components?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of semiconductor devices?
- How do the components operate, and what are their applications?
- How are forward bias and reverse bias similar/different?
- What is the relationship between the depletion region, barrier voltage, and biasing voltage?
- How are collector, emitter, and base similar/different to source, gate, and drain?\
- What is the difference between depletion and enhancement mode metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFETs)?