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Lateral bidirectional dual notch FET with non-planar main electrodes

US4574207A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1982
Grant dateMar 4, 1986
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/663

Abstract

Lateral FET structure is disclosed for bidirectional power switching, including AC appliction. Main electrodes extend downwardly into and through respective source regions and at least into regions having respective channel portions. Notch gate structure extends into the drift region and separates the main electrodes and the respective source regions and channels. High density, high voltage plural FET structure is disclosed.

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