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Integrated circuit and method of forming sealed trench junction termination

US8895399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2012
Grant dateNov 25, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/104

Abstract

An integrated circuit having a substrate with a first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A buried layer is formed in the substrate. The buried layer has a second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A first semiconductor layer is formed over the buried layer. The first semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type of semiconductor material. A trench is formed through the first semiconductor layer and buried layer and extends into the substrate. The trench is lined with an insulating layer and filled with an insulating material. A second semiconductor layer is formed in the first semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer has the first conductivity type of semiconductor material. A third semiconductor layer is formed in the second semiconductor layer. The third semiconductor layer has the second conductivity type of semiconductor material. The first, second, and third semiconductor layers form the collector, base, and emitter of a bipolar transistor.

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