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pn Junction Diode

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Reviewed:	Jan 25, 2006 by Engineering Editorial Board
Overview:	Simulation of the fabrication of a semiconductor pn junction device
Learning Goals:	Understand the processing steps used to fabricate diodes. develop the ability to perform the necessary processing.
Target Student Population:	Computer Engineering students Electrical Engineering students
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:	basic electronics college chemistry
Type of Material:	visualization
Recommended Uses:	In Microelectronics courses; support classroom discussion
Technical Requirements:	web browser; java

Evaluation and Observation

Content Quality

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Strengths:	Good visualization of actual process steps; good pictures of real-world physical components.
Concerns:	This site is an excellent site for students taking courses in Microelectromics. It introduces them to semiconductos technology in a manner that is both interesting and fun

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:	The site should be used as a tool to explain and show the opreation of P-N junction in conjunction with lectures in the course. Easy to use in the classroom; could be used in self-paced study; easy to understand
Concerns:	Not closely tied with other modules through the use of hyperlinks, etc.; might be more effective with more detail

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:	Very easy to understand and and work with. The animation and the ease of use makes it a good teaching tool.
Concerns:	The animation and the ease of use makes it a good teaching tool.

Other Issues and Comments:

Excellent teaching tool.

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