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Semiconductor device with buffer layer

US8274128B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2008
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 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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