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Avalanche diode including vertical PN junction

US10283664B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2017
Grant dateMay 7, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An avalanche diode includes a PN junction with a first deep trench structure adjacent to the PN junction. An area via which photons impinge is provided, the PN junction extending substantially vertically with respect to the area. An avalanche diode array can be formed to include a number of avalanche diodes.

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