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Structure and method for planar lateral oxidation in passive devices

US6548908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 1999
Grant dateApr 15, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/2215
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A passive semiconductor device structure is made using planar lateral oxidation to define a buried oxidized semiconductor structure such as a passive waveguide, microlens or DBR mirror stack.

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