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Power semiconductor devices having termination structures

US8786045B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2010
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B70/10
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one general aspect, a termination structure can include a plurality of pillars of a first conductivity type formed inside a termination region of a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type where the plurality of pillars define a plurality of concentric rings surrounding an active area of a semiconductor device. The termination structure can include a conductive field plate where the plurality of pillars includes a first pillar coupled to the conductive field plate. The termination structure can include a dielectric layer where the plurality of pillars include a second pillar insulated by the dielectric layer from a portion of the conductive field plate disposed directly above the second pillar included in the plurality of pillars.

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