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High-voltage lateral GaN-on-silicon Schottky diode

US10651317B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2016
Grant dateMay 12, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/64
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

High-voltage, gallium-nitride Schottky diodes are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. A Schottky diode may comprise a lateral geometry having an anode located between two cathodes, where the anode-to-cathode spacing can be less than about 20 microns. A diode may include at least one field plate connected to the anode that extends above and beyond the anode towards the cathodes.

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