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Vertical bipolar transistor having a field shield between the metallic interconnecting layer and the insulation oxide

US6239475A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2000
Grant dateMay 29, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002

Abstract

The present invention relates to a vertical bipolar power transistor primarily intended for radio frequency applications and to a method for manufacturing, the bipolar power transistor. The power transistor comprises a substrates, a collector layer of a first conductivity type on the substrate, a base of a second conductivity type electrically connected to the collector layer, an emitter of the first conductivity type electrically connected to the base, the base and the emitter each being electrically connected to a metallic interconnecting layer, the interconnecting layers being at least in parts separated from the collector layer by an insulation oxide. According to the invention the power transistor substantially comprises a field shield electrically connected to the emitter, and located between the metallic interconnecting layer of the base and the insulation oxide.

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