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Arrangement for correcting the voltage coefficient of resistance of resistors integral with a semiconductor body

US4263518A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1979
Grant dateApr 21, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 7, 1999

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/209

Abstract

Arrangements are described for correcting the voltage coefficient of resistance (VCR) of resistors integral with a semiconductor body and, more particularly, for correcting the VCR of resistors implanted in a semi-conductor body. Resistors typically comprising a resistive region of a first conductivity type formed in an isolated layer of opposite conductivity type which isolated layer, in general, includes an epitaxial layer passivated by a dielectric layer. A metal layer is formed on the dielectric layer and covers, at least partially, the resistive layer. The metal layer is brought to a suitable potential to produce opposite variations in the resistance with respect to variations created by the epitaxial layer.

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