Electronic Ceramics

Year
1

Academic year
2012-2013

Code
03000112

Subject Area
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Language of Instruction
Portuguese

Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face

ECTS Credits
6.0

Type
Elective

Level
3rd Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

Materials properties. Semiconductors and solid-state physics.

Teaching Methods

The curricular unit uses both seminar as tutorial classes, for exposition of the subjects addressed and for preparation of the research work, respectively. Samples preparation and characterization.

Learning Outcomes

Understanding of the physical mechanisms that justify the electric and electronic behaviour of ceramic materials. Study of its properties in function of its nature, structure and processing. Applications of studied ceramics: Advantages and limitations.

Work Placement(s)

Syllabus

Electric properties of ceramic materials. Varistors- characteristics, structure and production. PTC- properties and mechanisms. Uses. Dielectric ceramics .Ceramic materials for multiplayer capacitors. Magnetic ceramics. Ferrites. Pyroelectricity and Piroeléctric ceramics. Ceramic Sensors: Technology and Applications. Advanced ceramics. Pouders for electronics ceramics.. Methods of production. Samples preparation techniques. Characterization of electric properties.

Head Lecturer(s)

António José Ribeiro Ferreira

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 50.0%
seminar work, preparatory of the experimental work: 50.0%

Bibliography

W.D.Kingery and all, John Wiley and Son-Introduction do ceramics, s.

Toshko G. Nenov and all, "Ceramic Sensors: Technology and Applications"

P.T.Moseley and all, "Techniques and mechanisms in gas sensing"