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Method to improve performance of a bipolar device using an amorphizing implant

US7479438B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2006
Grant dateJan 20, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/0109

Abstract

The invention, in one aspect, provides a semiconductor device that comprises a bipolar transistor located over and within a semiconductor substrate, a collector located within a tub of the bipolar transistor and having an amorphous region formed at least partially therein, a base located over the collector, and an emitter located over the base. There is also provided a method of fabricating the semiconductor device.

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