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Hall element for 3-D sensing and method for producing the same

US10211392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2017
Grant dateFeb 19, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N52/80
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of forming a 3D Hall effect sensor and the resulting device are provided. Embodiments include forming a p-type well in a substrate; forming a first n-type well in a first region surrounded by the p-type well in top view; forming a second n-type well in a second region surrounding the p-type well; implanting n-type dopant in the first and second n-type wells; and implanting p-type dopant in the p-type well and the first n-type well.

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