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Electric field controlled diode with a current controlling surface grid

US4037245A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1975
Grant dateJul 19, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 28, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/343

Abstract

An electric field controlled semiconductor diode comprises a semiconductor substrate with a uniform anode injecting region formed in one major surface of the substrate and a current controlling surface grid formed in the other major surface. The interstices of the grid include a cathode region of high injection efficiency. Means for controlling flow of electrical current between the anode and cathode regions is also described.

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