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Compound semiconductor wafer with defects propagating prevention means

US5212394A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 1992
Grant dateMay 18, 1993
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/219
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A compound semiconductor epitaxial wafer has a heteroepitaxial crystal layer grown on a compound semiconductor crystal substrate which has a substantially circular configuration and is free of dislocation defects at least in a central area surrounded by a cut-off that prevents defects from propagating radially inwardly into said central area.

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