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Method and apparatus to improve the reliability of the breakdown voltage in high voltage devices

US7897471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2008
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/23

Abstract

A structure to diminish high voltage instability in a high voltage device when under stress includes an amorphous silicon layer over a field oxide on the high voltage device.

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