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Monolithic diode assay

US5559361A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 1994
Grant dateSep 24, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor component is formed in a semiconductor wafer, of a first conductivity type. The semiconductor component includes a plurality of first regions, of a second conductivity type, in a top surface of the wafer and coated with a first metallization layer. The semiconductor component further includes a second region, of the second conductivity type, and a third region, of the first conductivity type, each formed in the top surface of the wafer. A second metallization layer coats the second and third regions. A fourth region, of the first conductivity type, is formed in a bottom surface of the semiconductor wafer and opposes the first and second regions. A fifth region, of the second conductivity type, is also formed in the bottom surface and opposes the third region. A rear surface metallization covers the bottom surface of the semiconductor wafer.

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