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MOS power structure with protective device against overvoltages and manufacturing process therefor

US4916085A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1989
Grant dateApr 10, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D89/601

Abstract

A MOS power structure made up of at least one MOS cell with gate electrode, drain electrode, source electrode, well-region and of a bi-polar parasitic transistor provided with a protective device for the gate and drain against overvoltages. The protective device consists of a further bi-polar transistor with optional addition of a zener diode.

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