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Multiple zone power semiconductor device

US9793386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2015
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/642

Abstract

A power semiconductor device is comprised of a plurality of zones having similar structure. Each of the zones may be characterized by a switching loss during transitions to a non-conducting state. The device is configured such that the switching loss is different between at least two of the zones. Further, the device is configured such that zones having greater switching losses transition to the non-conducting state before zones having lesser switching losses.

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