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Semiconductor photodetector structure and the fabrication method thereof

US8558336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 2009
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50

Abstract

A semiconductor photodetector structure is provided. The structure includes a substrate, a photodetecting element and a semiconductor layer disposed on the photodetecting element. The substrate includes a first semiconductor material and includes a deep trench. The surface of the deep trench includes a first type dopant. The photodetecting element is disposed in the deep trench. The photodetecting element includes a second semiconductor material. The semiconductor layer includes a second type dopant.

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