Abstract: High-voltage Schottky diodes are described. The diodes are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. In one example, a Schottky diode includes a conduction layer, a first layer over the conduction layer, a second layer over the first layer, a first cathode and a second cathode spaced apart and in electrical contact with the conduction layer, and an anode over the second layer between the first cathode and the second cathode. The first cathode and the second cathode can be electrically connected to each other as a cathode of the Schottky diode.

Abstract: Various aspects of Schottky diodes are described. The diodes are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter in some cases among other aspects. In one example, a Schottky diode includes a conduction layer, a first layer over the conduction layer, a second layer over the first layer, a first cathode and a second cathode spaced apart and in electrical contact with the conduction layer, and an anode over the second layer between the first cathode and the second cathode. The first cathode and the second cathode can be electrically connected to each other as a cathode of the Schottky diode.

Abstract: Various integrated circuits formed using gallium nitride and other materials are described. In one example, an integrated circuit includes a first integrated device formed over a first semiconductor structure in a first region of the integrated circuit, a second integrated device formed over a second semiconductor structure in a second region of the integrated circuit, and a passive component formed over a third region of the integrated circuit, between the first region and the second region. The third region comprises an insulating material, which can be glass in some cases. The insulating material extends through the semiconductor substrate and separates the semiconductor substrate between the first semiconductor structure and the second semiconductor structure.

Abstract: Various methods of forming integrated circuits formed using gallium nitride and other materials are described. An example method includes forming a first integrated device over a first semiconductor structure in a first region of the integrated circuit, forming a second integrated device over a second semiconductor structure in a second region of the integrated circuit, etching a cavity in a third region of the of the integrated circuit located between the first region and the second region, filling the cavity with an insulating material, and forming a passive component over the insulating material in the third region of the integrated circuit. In other aspects, the method can include grinding a back side of a semiconductor substrate of the integrated circuit to electrically isolate the first semiconductor structure from the second semiconductor structure and, after the grinding, forming a ground plane over the back side of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Aspects of acoustic resonators and methods of manufacture of acoustic resonators are described, including acoustic resonators with thinner layers of piezoelectric material. In one example, a method of manufacturing an acoustic resonator includes providing a substrate, depositing a layer of piezoelectric material over the substrate by atomic layer deposition (ALD), and forming an electrode in contact with the layer of piezoelectric material. ALD is used to deposit highly uniform and conformal thin films of piezoelectric material and, in some cases, electrodes and encapsulation layers. The acoustic resonators described herein are better suited for the demands of new radio frequency (RF) filters, duplexers, transformers, and other components in front-end radio electronics and other applications.

Abstract: Various integrated circuits formed using gallium nitride and other materials are described. In one example, an integrated circuit includes a first integrated device formed over a first semiconductor structure in a first region of the integrated circuit, a second integrated device formed over a second semiconductor structure in a second region of the integrated circuit, and a passive component formed over a third region of the integrated circuit, between the first region and the second region. The third region comprises an insulating material, which can be glass in some cases. Further, the passive component can be formed over the glass in the third region. The integrated circuit is designed to avoid electromagnetic coupling between the passive component, during operation of the integrated circuit, and interfacial parasitic conductive layers existing in the first and second semiconductor structures, to improve performance.

Abstract: Techniques regarding forming flip chip interconnects are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a three-dimensionally printed flip chip interconnect that includes an electrically conductive ink material that is compatible with a three-dimensional printing technology. The three-dimensionally printed flip chip interconnect can be located on a metal surface of a semiconductor chip.

Abstract: Various integrated circuits formed using gallium nitride and other materials are described. In one example, an integrated circuit includes a first integrated device formed over a first semiconductor structure in a first region of the integrated circuit, a second integrated device formed over a second semiconductor structure in a second region of the integrated circuit, and a passive component formed over a third region of the integrated circuit, between the first region and the second region. The third region comprises an insulating material, which can be glass in some cases. Further, the passive component can be formed over the glass in the third region. The integrated circuit is designed to avoid electromagnetic coupling between the passive component, during operation of the integrated circuit, and interfacial parasitic conductive layers existing in the first and second semiconductor structures, to improve performance.

Abstract: High-voltage Schottky diodes are described. The diodes are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. In one example, a Schottky diode includes a conduction layer, a first layer over the conduction layer, a second layer over the first layer, a first cathode and a second cathode spaced apart and in electrical contact with the conduction layer, and an anode over the second layer between the first cathode and the second cathode. The first cathode and the second cathode can be electrically connected to each other as a cathode of the Schottky diode.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride Schottky diodes are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. A Schottky diode may comprise a lateral geometry having an anode located between two cathodes, where the anode-to-cathode spacing can be less than about 20 microns. A diode may include at least one field plate connected to the anode that extends above and beyond the anode towards the cathodes.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride Schottky diodes are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. A Schottky diode may comprise a lateral geometry having an anode located between two cathodes, where the anode-to-cathode spacing can be less than about 20 microns. A diode may include at least one field plate connected to the anode that extends above and beyond the anode towards the cathodes.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride HEMTs are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of at least 900 V and, in some cases, in excess of 2000 V with low reverse-bias leakage current. A HEMT may comprise a lateral geometry having a gate, a thin insulating layer formed beneath the gate, a gate-connected field plate, and a source-connected field plate.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride HEMTs are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of at least 900 V and, in some cases, in excess of 2000 V with low reverse-bias leakage current. A HEMT may comprise a lateral geometry having a gate, gate-connected field plate, and source-connected field plate.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride HEMTs are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of at least 900 V and, in some cases, in excess of 2000 V with low reverse-bias leakage current. A HEMT may comprise a lateral geometry having a gate, a thin insulating layer formed beneath the gate, a gate-connected field plate, and a source-connected field plate.

Abstract: Structures and methods for reducing wafer bow during heteroepitaxial growth are described. Micro-trenches may be formed across a surface of a substrate and filled with polycrystalline material. Stress-relieving regions of material can be grown over the polycrystalline material in a layer of semiconductor material during heteroepitaxy.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride Schottky diodes are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. A Schottky diode may comprise a lateral geometry having an anode located between two cathodes, where the anode-to-cathode spacing can be less than about 20 microns. A diode may include at least one field plate connected to the anode that extends above and beyond the anode towards the cathodes.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride Schottky diodes are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of up to and in excess of 2000 V with reverse current leakage as low as 0.4 microamp/millimeter. A Schottky diode may comprise a lateral geometry having an anode located between two cathodes, where the anode-to-cathode spacing can be less than about 20 microns. A diode may include at least one field plate connected to the anode that extends above and beyond the anode towards the cathodes.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride HEMTs are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of at least 900 V and, in some cases, in excess of 2000 V with low reverse-bias leakage current. A HEMT may comprise a lateral geometry having a gate, gate-connected field plate, and source-connected field plate.

Abstract: High-voltage, gallium-nitride HEMTs are described that are capable of withstanding reverse-bias voltages of at least 900 V and, in some cases, in excess of 2000 V with low reverse-bias leakage current. A HEMT may comprise a lateral geometry having a gate, a thin insulating layer formed beneath the gate, a gate-connected field plate, and a source-connected field plate.

Abstract: An approach for making thin flexible circuits. A layer of dielectric may have one or two surfaces coated with metal. The dielectric and the metal may each have a sub-mil thickness. The dielectric may be held in a fixture for fabrication like that of integrated circuits. The metal may be patterned and have components attached. More layers of dielectric and patterned metal may be added to the flexible circuit. Also bond pads and connecting vias may be fabricated in the flexible circuit. The flexible circuit may be cut into a plurality of smaller flexible circuits.