Micro and Nanofabrication Techniques

lelec2560  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Micro and Nanofabrication Techniques
5.00 credits
30.0 h + 30.0 h
Q2
Language
Main themes
Processing of micro and nanoscopic devices, MEMs, NEMs, and integrated circuits :
  • - semiconductor materials and their processing,
  • - oxidation, ion implantation ionique, doping, metallisation, plasma...
  • - micro & nanolithography, laser machining, etc.
  • - micro & nanocharacterisation : SEM, AFM, Ellipsometry, Dektak,...
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

1 Regarding the learning outcomes of the program of "Master in Electrical Engineering", this course contributes to the development and acquisition of the following learning outcomes :

  • AA1.1, AA1.2, AA1.3
  • AA2.1, AA2.2, AA2.3, AA2.4, AA2.5
  • AA3.1 , AA3.2, AA3.3
  • AA4.1, AA4.2, AA4.3, AA4.4
  • AA5.1, AA5.2, AA5.3, AA5.4, AA5.5, AA5.6
  • AA6.1, AA6.3
At the end of this course, students will be able to :
  • Design the process of a particular micro & nanoscopic device.
  • Use process simulation tools
  • Make specific process steps in the clean rooms
  • Characterize step results in WinFab and Welcome platforms
 
Content
- types of substrates.
- MOS transistor.
- physical and chemical techniques for thin film deposition: PVD, CVD, PECVD, ALD, etc.
- structure transfer: masking, optical and electronic lithography.
- etching techniques: etching mechanisms, dry and wet etching, RIE, DRIE, IBE, selectivity of etchings, etc.
- special techniques for depositing or engraving thin films.
- metrology elements (microscopy techniques, optics, electrical measurements, physical and chemical analyses,...).
Teaching methods
Students will discuss in groups the elements related to the manufacture of miniaturized devices and will be led to design a complete process using bibliographic materials, supervised laboratory sessions in clean rooms, and interactions with the teaching team. Intermediate reports and presentations with the management team will provide feedback on progress.
Evaluation methods
Continuous evaluation of a semester work carried out in a group, with intermediate presentations and written reports. Individual oral evaluation in examination session. The group work accounts for 60% of the final mark, the individual examination for the remaining 40% unless the mark of the individual oral examination is less than 10/20 in which case the final mark will be that of the individual oral examination only. The mark for continuous assessment is individualised according to the student's involvement in the group during the term (compulsory attendance at activities, active participation in intermediate work and assessed work). The work for which the continuous assessment mark is awarded cannot be repeated in the second session; the continuous assessment mark acquired in the first session is retained in the event of a second session. Given the importance of the year's work, Article 72 of the RGEE applies. 
Bibliography
Supports disponibles sur Moodle/supports available on Moodle
Livre de référence/reference book: "Introduction to microfabrication, 2nd ed.", S. Franssila, John Wiley & Sons, 2010
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [120] in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Master [120] in Biomedical Engineering

Master [120] in Electrical Engineering

Master [120] in Physical Engineering

Advanced Master in Nanotechnologies