Patents Examined by Zanda Smith
  • Patent number: 7883949
    Abstract: Methods of forming a p-channel MOS device in silicon carbide include forming an n-type well in a silicon carbide layer, and implanting p-type dopant ions to form a p-type region in the n-type well at a surface of the silicon carbide layer and at least partially defining a channel region in the n-type well adjacent the p-type region. A threshold adjustment region is formed in the channel region. The implanted ions are annealed in an inert atmosphere at a temperature greater than 1650° C. A gate oxide layer is formed on the channel region, and a gate is formed on the gate oxide layer. A silicon carbide-based transistor includes a silicon carbide layer, an n-type well in the silicon carbide layer, and a p-type region in the n-type well at a surface of the silicon carbide layer and at least partially defining a channel region in the n-type well adjacent the p-type region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Cree, Inc
    Inventors: Mrinal Kanti Das, Qingchun Zhang, Sei-Hyung Ryu