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Bidirectional voltage-regulator diode

US8330184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2011
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D10/40

Abstract

In one embodiment, a bidirectional voltage-regulator diode includes first to fifth semiconductor layers formed on an inner surface of a first recess formed in a semiconductor substrate of an N-type in the order. The first semiconductor layer of the N-type has a first impurity concentration lower than an impurity concentration of the semiconductor substrate. The second semiconductor layer of a P-type has a second impurity concentration. The third semiconductor layer of the P-type has a third impurity concentration higher than the second impurity concentration. The fourth semiconductor layer of the P-type has a fourth impurity concentration lower than the third impurity concentration. The fifth semiconductor layer of the N-type has a fifth impurity concentration.

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