Branch Details

Microelectronics and Technology

Original title in Czech: Mikroelektronika a technologieFEKTAbbreviation: PK-METAcad. year: 2009/2010

Programme: Electrical Engineering and Communication

Length of Study: 4 years

Profile

The doctor study programme is devoted to the preparation of the high quality scientific and research specialists in various branches of microelectronics and electrotechnology, namely in theory, design and test of integrated circuits and systems, in semiconductor devices and structures, in smart sensors, in optoelectronics in materials and fabrication processes for electrical engineering, and in sources of electric energy.
The aim is to provide the doctor education in all these particular branches to students educated in university magister study, to make deeper their theoretical knowledge, to give them also requisite special knowledge and practical skills and to teach them methods of scientific work.

Key learning outcomes

The doctors are able to solve scientific and complex engineering tasks from the area of microelectronics and electrical technology
Wide fundamentals and deep theoretical basis of the study program bring high adaptability and high qualification of doctors for the most of requirements of their future creative practice in all areas of
microelectronics and electrotechnology.
The doctors are competent to work as scientists and researchers in many areas of basic research or research and development, as high-specialists in the development, design, construction, and application areas in many institutions, companies, and organisations of the electrical and electronics research, development, and industry as in the areas of electrical services and systems, inclusively in the special institutions of the state administration. In all of these branches they are able to work also as the leading scientific-, research-, development- or technical managers.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

The graduate of the doctoral study programme is able to solve scientific and complex engineering tasks in the field of microelectronics and technology for electrical engineering. The graduate has reached a high level of general theoretical knowledge in the branch and is further specialized in the area of his/her dissertation thesis.
Having broad theoretical knowledge, the PhD graduate is capable of meeting work requirements of both fundamental and applied research. The PhD graduates are sought out as specialists in all branches of microelectronics and technology. They are able to work as research workers, as members of management staff in fundamental or applied research, as design, construction or operation specialists in various research and development institutions, electronics manufacturing firms, and to work for various users of electronic systems and devices. They will be able to employ advanced technology everywhere in a creative way.

Guarantor

Issued topics of Doctoral Study Program

  1. Analysis and Design of Intelligent Microsystems

    Analysis and Design of Intelligent Microsystems

    Tutor: Šteffan Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  2. Analysis and design of special microelectronic systems

    Analysis and design of special microelectronic systems

    Tutor: Šteffan Pavel, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  3. Analysis of microelectronic circuits in security systems for interfering evironment

    Cílem je zjistit současný stav a možný vývoj mikroelektronických obvodů řídicích, komunikačních a detekčních jednotek v oblasti bezpečnostních systémů (především protipožárních), analyzovat jejich chování v podmínkách zvýšeného rušení a navrhnout novou metodiku testovaní mikroelektronických obvodů pro tuto oblast spolu s jejich možným zdokonalením.

    Tutor: Musil Vladislav, prof. Ing., CSc.

  4. Connect techniques for 3D electronic and microelectronic structures.

    Research on the Field Electronic and Microelectronic 3D connection. Cooperation with company SMTplus.CZ.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  5. Contacts systems for silicon solar cells

    To achieve great efficiency photovoltaic solar cells there is a need for the the contact system with high efficiency of charge collection. The purpose of the work is design and verification of a such system on the crystalic or monocrystalic silicon cells. The work will be done in collaboration with the Czech company Solartec.

    Tutor: Boušek Jaroslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

  6. Methods for Preparation of Deep Structures in Sub-Micron Resolution

    E-Beam Lithography technology is a usefull process for forming thin-film resist layer in sub-micron resolution. The aim of this work is on technologies that allow for realisation of essentially deeper structures. Objectives of the thesis proposal: Methods of preparation of submicron structures using e-beam lithography. Technology for a relief deepening. Methodologies and evaluation of parameters and properties of realized structures.

    Tutor: Kolařík Vladimír, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  7. Modification of nickel hydroxide for improvement of its electrochemical properties in alkaline accumulators

    The subject of this dissertation is the modification of nickel(II) hydroxide wiith the aim to improve its electrochemical properties. The increase of specific charge over the ratio 1 electron per 1 atom of nickel would allow lowering the consumption of nickel. Further, the increase of current load (both at charging and discharging) and achievement of higher energy efficiency would be beneficial. Also the suppression of intergranual resistances in the substance, obtaining of optimal microsturcture and decreasing of sensitivity to volume changes caused in overcharge by inhibition of the -phase formation, and lowering of gas evolution in the cell. Finally, the extension of the knowledge of the treatment by cobalt will be important.

    Tutor: Sedlaříková Marie, doc. Ing., CSc.

  8. Nanoparticles for LF Solder Pastes in Electronic

    The aim of work is problems using nanoparticles for soldering pastes, problems how to prepare nanoparticles for LF alloys (SAC). Cooperation with CSAV and industry.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  9. New contruction of gas microsensors using multilayer system of nanostructures

    The objective of the work is to create system of nanostructures using techniques developed in LabSensNano with aim to achieve the best sensitivity and limit of detection to desired gases on the area as small as possible.

    Tutor: Hubálek Jaromír, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  10. Perspective structures for silicon solar cells with great efficiency

    To achieve great efficiency of photovoltaic solar cells there is a need for new structures with enhanced effectivity of charge collection and suppression of recombination. The purpose of the work is design and verification of a such structure on the crystalic or monocrystalic silicon cells. The work will be done in collaboration with the Czech company Solartec.

    Tutor: Boušek Jaroslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

  11. Perspective technologies and structures for the safety hydrogen sensors

    For good start of the "hydrogen economy", there is a need for cheap and reliable hydrogen safety sensors. The purpose of the work is the design of hydrogen safety sensors with enhanced sensitivity. The work will be done in collaboration with partners from Spain and Netherlands.

    Tutor: Boušek Jaroslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

  12. Quantum nanodots utilization in chemical analysis

    The aim of the work will be creation of nanodots in colloidal solution or on the surface of substrates, and their following functionalization with suitable groups of chemical for fluorescence analysis. The work will be essential for viruses and interesting biological substance recognition with help of fluorescence markers. The work will be significant for future applications in medicine.

    Tutor: Hubálek Jaromír, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

  13. Technological optimization of TFE (thermally assisted field-emmiter) cathodes

    Objectives of the thesis proposal: Finalization of the equipment for a cathodes/emmiters praparation and seasoning. Study of events during the preparation and seasoning cycles. Optimization of technology processes. Methodology and evaluation of emitter parameters and properties.

    Tutor: Kolařík Vladimír, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  14. The novel principles of the current mode active filters design for custom integrated circuits

    The readout of the project should be novel current mode design principles, which allow designer to implement active filters structures as custom integrated circuits.

    Tutor: Háze Jiří, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  15. Thermomechanical reliability of LF Solders

    Research on the field reliability LF solders, especially SAC.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  16. Thin layers in electronics - realization and properties

    The aim of work is problematic of vacuum coating of thin layers. Investigation mainly electrical properties onder conditions of vacuum coating.

    Tutor: Šandera Josef, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

  17. Unconventional circuit elements fo analog signal processing

    The substance of the topic consists in searching for novel active circuit elements for analog signal processing which would operate on completely different circuit principles than present-day operational amplifiers or current conveyors. It also consists in searching for and concretely solving applications of these elements for the frequency range of above tens of MHz.

    Tutor: Biolek Dalibor, prof. Ing., CSc.


Course structure diagram with ECTS credits

1. year of study, winter semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DET1Electrotechnical materials, material systems and production processescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DEE1Mathematical Modelling of Electrical Power Systemscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DME1Microelectronic Systemscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTK1Modern network technologiescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DRE1Modern electronic circuit designcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DFY1Junctions and nanostructurescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTE1Special Measuring Methodscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DAM1Selected chaps from automatic controlcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DVE1Selected problems from power electronics and electrical drivescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DBM1Advanced methods of processing and analysis of signals and imagescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DMA1Statistics, Stochastic Processes, Operations Researchcs4General knowledgeDrExS - 39yes
1. year of study, summer semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DTK2Applied cryptographycs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DME2Microelectronic technologiescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DRE2Modern digital wireless communicationcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DTE2Numerical Computations with Partial Differential Equationscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DFY2Spectroscopic methods for non-destructive diagnostics cs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DET2Selected diagnostic methods, reliability and qualitycs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DAM2Selected chaps from measuring techniquescs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DBM2Selected problems of biomedical engineeringcs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DEE2Selected problems of electricity productioncs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DVE2Topical Issues of Electrical Machines and Apparatuscs4Optional specializedDrExS - 39yes
DMA2Discrete Processes in Electrical Engineeringcs4General knowledgeDrExS - 39yes
1. year of study, both semester
AbbreviationTitleL.Cr.Com.Compl.Hr. rangeGr.Op.
DQJAEnglish for the state doctoral examcs4CompulsoryDrExyes
DJA6English for post-graduatescs4General knowledgeDrExCj - 26yes