Complementary vertical SCRs for SOI and triple well processes
US7023029B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D89/713
Abstract
In an ESD protection device using a SCR-like structure, a vertical device is provided that is highly robust and easily allows the triggering voltage to be adjusted during manufacture. Furthermore it is implementable in complementary form based on PNP and NPN BJT structures, to provide both positive and negative pulse protection.
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