Introduction to Electronic Ceramics
Provider The American Ceramic Society
Course description
Learn about ceramics for electrical applications in this foundational course that is suited for engineers, technicians, and scientists. This on-demand online course covers the fundamental principles underlying electronic ceramic materials and their applications in modern technology. The curriculum is structured to build understanding from basic concepts, making it suitable for professionals from diverse technical backgrounds who want to expand their knowledge into electronic ceramics applications. This course provides a solid foundation for understanding how ceramic materials are engineered and utilised in electronic devices and systems as well as insights into the rapidly evolving field.
In this course, you will learn about:
- Intro/Overview; Materials of Interest; Nomenclature; Crystallography & Symmetry
- Applied Electric Fields; Conduction and Insulation; Basic Circuits; Application Examples
- Defects, Ceramic Processing Overview; Polarisation Mechanisms; Frequency & Field
- MLCCs and related (ML piezo, LTCC, …)
- Piezoelectricity and Ferroelectricity Basics; Tensor Notation
- Heckmann Diagrams; Pyroelectricity; Ferro and Piezo Applications
- Relaxors; AFEs; Crystals and TGG
- Varistors, PTCR, HTSC, and other fun examples
- Electronic Property Analysis - Understanding electrical behaviours of ceramic materials
- Materials Selection and Design - Choosing and designing ceramics for electronic applications
- Processing and Characterization Techniques - Practical methods for fabrication and testing
This course is intended for engineers, technicians, and scientists with an interest in ceramics for electrical applications. Students aren’t expected to know much about electrical ceramics coming in but shouldn’t be scared of basic chemistry, concepts of thermodynamics, or simple circuits. The topics will be taught from an academic perspective but always with an eye toward industry relevance.
- 12 hours of instruction
- Students will have access to on-demand content for 12 months after date of purchase.