Light activated silicon switch

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1978-08-11

1980-01-29

Edlow, Martin H.

357 30, 357 55, 350 9611, H01L 2974

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041864093

ABSTRACT:
A light activated silicon switch (LASS) is disclosed in which light is transmitted from a light trigger source to appropriate target areas on the body of the silicon wafer. The optical conduits for transmitting the light, such as optical fibers, are underlaid with a metallic coating for establishing electrical contact to the silicon wafer, and are arranged on the surface of the silicon wafer, in a pattern so as to afford the least impediment to thermal conduction. The target areas are spread over the active areas of the silicon wafer so as to approximate uniform turn-on. In the preferred arrangement, the optical channels are arranged radially on the substantially circular silicon wafer, in cooperation with symmetrically placed target spots.

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