Semiconductor Memories in Communication Systems R2a

Overview

Credits points: 6

Workload:
75 hours course attendance; 105 hours self-study

Semester: summer

Language: English

Module type: elective

Module usability: M.Sc. Electrical Communication Engineering, M.Sc. Elektrotechnik

Module duration: one semester

Required qualifications:
Basic knowledge on semiconductor devices, material science

Basics in computer architecture, microprocessors and FPGAs

Competences to be acquired

Research and development in the area of semiconductor memories and semiconductor process technology

Presentation techniques, optimum use of tools

Courses

Semiconductor Memories: Technology, Design, Structures, Modeling and Simulation (lec and ex)

Content

Introduction to semiconductor memories
Different types of semiconductor memories
Understanding MOSFET as a main element of memory cell
Process technology for semiconductor memories
Simulation and modeling of semiconductor memories
Advanced topics in semiconductor memories
Future semiconductor memories

Learning outcomes

Understanding the fundamentals in semiconductor memories
Understanding the limits of fabrication processes
Gaining requisite knowledge for being initiated into the practical tasks and projects of industry and research in the area of semiconductor memories, especially DRAM technology

Details

Lecturer: Hillmer and team
Teaching method: lecture and exercises
SWS: 3
Credit points: 4
Examination: oral exam (30 minutes)
Course identifier: FB16-2211

Concepts and Structures for Dynamic Runtime Reconfiguration (sem)

Content

Concepts of dynamic runtime reconfiguration

Learning outcomes

Gaining an overview of dynamic runtime reconfiguration
To learn presentation techniques and to obtain presentation practice

Details

Lecturer: Peter Zipf and team
Teaching method: seminar
SWS: 2
Credit points: 2
Examination: seminar attendance and presentation
Course identifier: FB16-5414