ESD protection element

Details ESD protection element ESD protection element

2007-05-18

2010-11-23

Nguyen, Dao H (Department: 2818)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Field effect device

Having insulated electrode

Reexamination Certificate

active

07838939

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the present invention, an ESD protection element for use in an electrical circuit is provided, including a plurality of diodes which are connected in series with one another and which are formed in a contiguous active area, wherein the ESD protection element has a fin structure.

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