RET Teaching Module 3: Simulation of Transistor Manufacturing Process

Authored by:

Dan Reid
Champaign Central High School,
Champaign, Illinois

Year in Program:

2014-2015

Designed For:

High School Students

Overview

This module simulates the transistor manufacturing process using Play-Doh®. Students will simulate the production of a simple N-P-N transistor known as a MOSFET (metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor.) The simulation will also include the principles of photolithography.

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Included in this Module:

  • Teacher Guide
  • Play-Doh Transistor Instructions and Photos
  • Video Demonstration of Play-Doh Transistor Manufacturing Process
  • Transistor Module Talking Points
  • Transistor-Manufacturing Process Worksheet
  • Transistor-Manufacturing Process Worksheet Answer Key

Samples of the materials


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