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Pinched resistor semiconductor structure

Assignee: Signetics Corp
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Filing: 1969-01-16
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1989-01-16
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Abstract

Abstract Pinched resistor semiconductor structure having a channel and a field plate to provide a depletion region which pinches off the channel so that the current flow remains constant for any voltage after a predetermined voltage is reached.

Inventors

  • 👤 Carroll E Nelson
  • 👤 Hans R Camenzind
  • 👤 Albert P Youmans

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 13:07
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10D; H10D1/00; H10D1/40; H10D1/43; H10D99/00; H10W; H10W10/00; H10W10/01; H10W10/011; H10W10/019; H10W10/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S148/00; Y10S148/051; Y10S148/085

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 26 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein said first named contact element includes a field plate which overlies and extends beyond said region of opposite conductivity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 26 words
A structure as in claim 2 wherein said last named layer of insulating material is disposed between the field plate and the region of opposite conductivity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 37 words
A semiconductor structure as in claim 1 wherein said portion of lesser depth is relatively long in proportion to the remainder of the island and has a depth which is relatively shallow in comparison to the length.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-02-22 1974-08-24 1975-02-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-22 1978-08-24 1979-02-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-22 1982-08-24 1983-02-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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