Microsystems and semiconductor fabrication

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of semiconductor devices, microsensors, microactuators, and the microtechnologies that power them. In this unit, you’ll explore the core principles and materials behind MEMS and semiconductor devices, and learn how to characterise them electrically and mechanically. You’ll investigate essential MEMS structures like cantilever beams and comb drives, as well as patterns for diodes and transistors. You'll also get hands-on with key microfabrication techniques, such as photolithography, etching, deposition, and more. Through lab work, project-based learning, simulations, and device construction, you'll build practical skills that connect directly to real-world applications.