Patent
1991-05-16
1992-04-21
James, Andrew J.
357 52, 357 53, H01L 2934
Patent
active
051073234
ABSTRACT:
A semi-insulating layer is formed over a high voltage device in order to protect the device substrate from charge buildup. A layer comprising silicon oxynitride is deposited over the semi-insulating layer in order to prevent arcing between device electrodes and provide corrosion resistance.
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Knolle William R.
Osenbach John W.
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Birnbaum L. H.
Crane Sara W.
James Andrew J.
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