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Termination design for high voltage device

US9064897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateJun 23, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a termination structure for a high voltage semiconductor transistor device. The termination structure is composed of at least two termination zones and an electrical disconnection between the body layer and the edge of the device. A first zone is configured to spread the electric field within the device. A second zone is configured to smoothly bring the electric field back up to the top surface of the device. The electrical disconnection prevents the device from short circuiting the edge of the device. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

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