Semiconductor device with buffer layer
US8274128B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D62/10
Abstract
A semiconductor device in one embodiment includes a depletion junction, a peripheral region adjacent the depletion junction, and a buffer layer. The buffer layer is adapted to reduce localization of avalanche breakdown proximate the interface between the depletion junction and the peripheral region.
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