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Schottky diode with improved surge capability

US7812441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 5, 2006
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/13091
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An SiC Schottky diode die or a Si Schottky diode die is mounted with its epitaxial anode surface connected to the best heat sink surface in the device package. This produces a substantial increase in the surge current capability of the device.

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