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Semiconductor thyristor device having integral ballast means

US4292646A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 1977
Grant dateSep 29, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 7, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/142

Abstract

A semiconductor thyristor device having a cathode region and an anode region comprises ballast means adjacent thereto. The device further comprises first and second electrode means which are positioned such that only the cathode region and the anode region respectively are contacted thereby. The present structure is compatible with conventional device structures.

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