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EE 40 - Introduction to Sensors and
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Professor: Dr. Yu-Chong Tai TAs (Fall, 2008-2009): Nick
L. : Moore 25, lo at mems dot caltech
dot edu Catherine
C. : kitty at caltech dot edu Office
Hours (Fall, 2008-2009): Office hours for homework will be posted on the homework sheet.
Description: 9 units
(3-0-6); Third term. Prerequisites: Ph 1, Aph9 & EE 20ab. This class studies the theory and implementation of many
sensors and actuators that are based on electrical engineering principles.
Devices that will be discussed in detail include solid-state optical sensors,
temperature sensors, magnetometers & Hall sensors, mechanical sensors,
piezoelectric transducers, microphones, speakers, electrical motors, etc. Homework: (DUE BY 1 PM
WEDNESDAYS)
Tables of Physical Constants and
Semiconductor Properties Class Handouts and Lecture Notes: 2. PN Junction and
Photoconductors 8.
Thermoelectric and Piezoresistivity Supplemental Materials (Optional) Semiconductor
Device Physics on the Web |
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