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Optical detection device

US10658538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2018
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/52

Abstract

Provided is an optical detection device including a first ohmic contact layer of a first conductivity type, a second ohmic contact layer of a second conductivity type, and first and second mesa structures stacked between the first and second ohmic contact layers. The first mesa structure includes an electric field buffer layer; and a diffusion layer formed in the electric field buffer layer. The second mesa structure includes a light absorbing layer and a grading layer on the light absorbing layer.

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