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Solid state monolithic switching device

US4873563A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1988
Grant dateOct 10, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/83
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A monolithic switching array integrated with control logic on a dielectrically isolated monolithic substrate is provided wherein individual components are constructed in abutment with the oxide walls of the dielectrically isolated wells to form a diffusion/wall interface. As a consequence, area of the wells can be optimally used, and undesired electric fields around the components are minimized, thus allowing for smaller overall chip dimensions as compared with comparable prior art dielectric isolation (d.i.) or junction isolated construction techniques. Moreover, d.i. construction eliminates undesired parasitic devices in a monolithic circuit and allows for improved system accuracy.

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