Offers an innovative and accessible new approach to the teaching of the fundamentals of semiconductor components by exploiting simulation to explain the mechanisms behind current in semiconductor structures. Simulation is a popular tool used by engineers and scientists in device and process research and the accompanying two dimensional process and device simulation software 'MicroTec', enables students to make their own devices and allows the recreation of real performance under varying parameters. There is also an accompanying ftp site containing ICECREAM software (Integrated Circuits and...

This volume contains the contributions presented at the 2nd European Workshop on Microelectronics Education. They give an overview of current initiatives in Europe, and beyond, on innovation in microelectronics and microsystems teaching. The book details the desired focus of curriculum content as viewed by the major industrial players, describes innovative methods in teaching, lists several multi-media initiatives in distance learning and virtual laboratories and virtual campus environments.