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Buried Zener diode structure and method of manufacture

US6605859B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2002
Grant dateAug 12, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D8/25

Abstract

A buried Zener diode structure and method of manufacture requires no additional process steps beyond those required in a basic standard bipolar flow with up-down isolation. The buried Zener diode has its N++/P+ junction removed from the silicon surface.

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