ECE5838 Microsystems and semiconductor fabrication
Faculty of Engineering
ECE5838 Microsystems and semiconductor fabrication is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 70%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ECE5838. This is its 2026 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ECE5838
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE5838
No unit lists ECE5838 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
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.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsProject10%
- Project20%
- Laboratory, test and quizzesExamination20%
- Final assessmentExamination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the principles, instrumentation, microfabrication process, and materials associated with micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and semiconductor-based devices.
- 2
Design microsystems emphasising the foundation structures for microsensors and actuators, diodes, transistors, CMOS integrated circuits and analyse their mechanical and electrical characteristics.
- 3
Propose research and development ideas to advance the areas of microsystem technologies.
- 4
Carry out microfabrication processes to manufacture micro/semiconductor devices and characterise their performances.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories36 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
To deepen your understanding of the concepts and principles, you will be given problem-solving tasks to complete individually or in small groups.
This unit allows students to engage in guided, immersive experiences to develop relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes through simulation or virtual practice
This unit allows students to develop their research skills by engaging in structured inquiry in preparing research proposals using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit includes interactive workshops and computer laboratories for you to enhance your knowledge learned in lectures through individual or group participation in activities.
Where it fits
ECE5838 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Howgen Kesuma
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Howgen Kesuma
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE5838?
ECE5838 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ECE5838 offered?
In 2026, ECE5838 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is ECE5838?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE5838 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 70% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include ECE5838?
ECE5838 is part of Semiconductor and microsystems engineering .
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 2026