The unit introduces basic theory behind the organic electronics and micro technologies employed in manufacturing devices like sensors, organic LED's (OLED's) and micro devices. The topics include materials for LED's, organic sensor and micro devices, study of their electrical and optical properties, basic structures in micro devices such as cantilever beams and comb structures used in SAW-sensors and energy harvesting devices, the basics of fabrication techniques involved in manufacturing micro and nano structures, and measurement techniques suitable for organic electronics based micro devices. Examples will include principles of physical sensors; piezoelectric microsensors; chemical... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr N Ramakrishnan
Prerequisites: ENG1030 and ECE 2061
