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Method for reducing leakage currents in semiconductor devices

US4551353A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 1984
Grant dateNov 5, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/958
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for reducing leakage currents in passivated semiconductor devices includes subjecting the passivation layer to a corona discharge for reducing or eliminating the inversion layer produced by the characteristic passivation layer charge.

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