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Semiconductor device with gradual injection of charge carriers for softer reverse recovery

US12199141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2021
Grant dateJan 14, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/60
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device a first semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type at a first main side of a semiconductor wafer and a second semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type at second main side. The second semiconductor layer forms a pn junction with the first semiconductor layer. A first electrode is in ohmic contact with the first semiconductor layer and a second electrode layer is in ohmic contact with the second semiconductor layer. A first semiconductor region of the first conductivity type completely embedded in the second semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor region of the first conductivity type completely embedded in the second semiconductor layer.

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