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Silicon carbide semiconductor device

US9224816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2015
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D12/441

Abstract

A silicon carbide semiconductor device includes a silicon carbide layer, an element region including a semiconductor element portion formed in the silicon carbide layer, a JTE region (first electric field relaxing region), an insulating film disposed on a first main surface and covering the JTE region, and a pad electrode electrically connected to the JTE region. The pad electrode includes an extension portion extending from an end of the JTE region close to the element region in a peripheral direction from the element region toward the JTE region, the extension portion being disposed on the insulating film. The extension portion overlies at least a portion of the JTE region.

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