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Silicon-rich-oxide white light photodiode

US7569864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2006
Grant dateAug 4, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/018

Abstract

A white light photodiode has a film layer and an ultraviolet (UV) photodiode. The film layer is made of an oxide rich in silicon; and is formed through a chemical vapor deposition. A white light can be generated by exciting the film layer with a UV light from the UV photodiode.

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