Power semiconductor switching devices, power converters,...

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2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Schillinger, Laura M. (Department: 2813)

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

Regenerative type switching device

C257S133000, C257S581000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07019337

ABSTRACT:
Power semiconductor switching devices, power converters, integrated circuit assemblies, integrated circuitry, power current switching methods, methods of forming a power semiconductor switching device, power conversion methods, power semiconductor switching device packaging methods, and methods of forming a power transistor are described. One exemplary aspect provides a power semiconductor device including a semiconductive substrate having a surface; and a power transistor having a planar configuration and comprising a plurality of electrically coupled sources and a plurality of electrically coupled drains formed using the semiconductive substrate and adjacent the surface.

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