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Semiconductor device capable of blocking contaminants

US5289031A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1992
Grant dateFeb 22, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/913
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor substrate having first and second major surfaces, semiconductor elements formed on the first surface of the semiconductor substrate, and a blocking layer formed within the substrate at a given distance from the second major surface for blocking the passage of heavy metals through the semiconductor substrate.

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