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Non-symmetric body contacts for field-effect transistors

US10847445B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2017
Grant dateNov 24, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Field-effect transistor (FET) devices are described herein that include one or more body contacts implemented near source, gate, drain (S/G/D) assemblies to improve the influence of a voltage applied at the body contact on the S/G/D assemblies. For example, body contacts can be implemented between S/G/D assemblies rather than on the ends of such assemblies. This can advantageously improve body contact influence on the S/G/D assemblies while maintaining a targeted size for the FET device.

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