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Semiconductor hetero-interface photodetector

US6465803B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2000
Grant dateOct 15, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/548

Abstract

By using wafer fusion, various structures for photodetectors and photodetectors integrated with other electronics can be achieved. The use of silicon as a multiplication region and III—V compounds as an absorption region create photodetectors that are highly efficient and tailored to specific applications. Devices responsive to different regions of the optical spectrum, or that have higher efficiencies are created.

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