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Thyristor containing channel stopper

US4148053A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1977
Grant dateApr 3, 1979
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Expiry dateDec 12, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/114

Abstract

High voltage thyristors (including triacs) in which the forward and reverse blocking junctions are terminated in passivating material in separate moats in the same major surface of the body and a channel stopper region is present between the moats. Annular field-relief electrodes can be added to the structure.

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