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Method of making zener diodes with selectively variable breakdown voltages

US4099998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 1976
Grant dateJul 11, 1978
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Expiry dateAug 20, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/983

Abstract

Zener diodes of selectively variable breakdown voltages ranging from a few voltages to several hundred volts are fabricated in monolithic integrated circuits by locating the edge of a P-N junction at the surface of a substrate within the gradient region of P-type diffusion. Methods for making the same are also described.

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