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Method of forming GE photodetectors

US6946318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2004
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/933
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A photodetector device includes a plurality of Ge epilayers that are grown on a substrate and annealed in a defined temperature range. The Ge epilayers form a tensile strained Ge layer that allows the photodetector device to operate efficiently in the C-band and L-band.

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