| 摘要 |
1294184 Semi-conductor devices GENERAL ELECTRIC CO 4 May 1970 [5 May 1969] 21372/70 Heading H1K A semi-conductor device comprises a central zone 56 separated from the major surfaces by zones 58, 62 which are of a conductivity type opposite to that of the central zone, and forming junctions 60, 66 therewith, circumferential grooves 70, 71 formed on the major surfaces and extending inwardly to intersect the junctions 60, 66, the grooves being spaced from the edge of the individual devices and containing a dielectric passivant 72, and a peripheral zone 82 of opposite conductivity type to the central zone and forming an annular junction 84 therewith, the grooves preventing contact between the junction 84 and junctions 60, 66. In one embodiment the device may be a thyristor and include a further zone 64 adjoining one major surface and being surrounded by gate region 62. In an alternative embodiment the grooves may not be in register and may be laterally offset. In a further embodiment a diode may be formed by omitting one of the zones adjoining the surface, in which case only one groove in the surface is required. By spacing the groove inwardly of the edge of the device damage to the passivation material is avoided, and the mechanical, strength of the edges increased. The peripheral zone prevents shorting of the junction between the central zone and either of the other zones during electrode deposition. |
