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Method for fabricating diodes for electrostatic discharge protection and voltage references

CA 2092050 A1 · Owner: Shiota, Philip · Inventors: Shiota, Philip

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Abstract From the Canadian patent

A novel process is taught for forming diodes simulataneouly with the formation of typical prior art Ldd MOS devices. The diodes thus formed have low breakdown voltages making them suitable for use as voltage reference diodes or, diodes for ESD protection.

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  • Filed March 19, 1993. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended March 19, 2013.
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FiledMarch 19, 1993
GrantedNo grant recorded
Term endedMarch 19, 2013
Patent numberCA 2092050 A1
Classification (IPC)H01L27/02 +1 more

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