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Bipolar junction transistor on silicon carbide

US4945394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 1987
Grant dateJul 31, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 26, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/931

Abstract

The invention comprises a bipolar junction transistor formed in silicon carbide. By utilizing high temperature ion implantation of doping ions, the base and emitter can be formed as wells, resulting in a planar transistor. Mesa-type transistors are also disclosed.

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