1985-09-23
1987-06-09
Carroll, J.
357 20, 357 63, 357 88, 357 91, H01L 2990, H01L 2906
Patent
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046724036
ABSTRACT:
A subsurface zener diode is formed in an N type semiconductor substrate such as the kind employed in the epitaxial layer found in silicon monolithic PN junction isolated integrated circuits. A P+ anode is ion implanted into and diffused from an oxide source and an N++ cathode is diffused within the confines of the anode. The cathode is surrounded with a counter-doped region that forces the PN junction breakdown subsurface. The resulting diode has a clean, sharp breakdown curve and the breakdown voltage can be tailored by controlling the anode deposition.
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Carroll J.
National Semiconductor Corporation
Woodward Gail W.
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