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Method for making a semiconductor device including a superlattice with regions defining a semiconductor junction

US7229902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2005
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for making a semiconductor device may include forming a superlattice comprising a plurality of stacked groups of layers. Each group of layers of the superlattice may include a plurality of stacked base silicon monolayers defining a base silicon portion and an energy band-modifying layer thereon. The energy band-modifying layer may include at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions. The method may further include forming at least one pair of oppositely-doped regions in the superlattice defining at least one semiconductor junction.

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