Master of Nanoelectronic Engineering (MC-NE)

THERE IS NO FURTHER ENTRY INTO THIS COURSE

Nano-electronic systems are a new and exciting area of technology and the next step in the progression of micro-electronic systems. New nano-electronic systems distinguish themselves from their micro-electronic counterparts in that they: are smaller; more integrated; operate at higher frequencies; and use less power.

The newest CMOS technologies have gate lengths that are almost exclusively nanometer widths. These systems exhibit effects, such as quantum effects, that traditional micro-electronic systems do not and consequently the older design methodologies are not accurate. Nano-electronic systems are critical in many areas including medicine, the environment, aerospace, wireless and photonic communication systems, and automotive applications.

The Masters course outlined in this proposal will enable students to become familiar with theories governing nano-electronic systems and become proficient in the design and fabrication of nano-electronic systems and integrated circuits. Theory, concepts and design methodologies taught in the course are put into practice during laboratory sessions and used for the design project.

This course is intended for students with an electrical and electronics engineering degree that want to specialize in the design of nano-electronic integrated circuits and systems. Students need to have a fundamental understanding of electronic circuits and devices, basic understanding of electromagnetic theory and analogue and digital signal processing theory.

The 25 point capstone/research Major Design Project subject taken in the final year of study in the Master of Nanoelectronic Engineering is designed to draw together the various strands of the knowledge and the skills students have acquired during the course. It enables students to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills “to design a substantial electronics system via a design project” and helps to prepare them for working life.