Robert bosch gmbh (20240322033). VERTICAL POWER TRANSISTOR simplified abstract
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VERTICAL POWER TRANSISTOR
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Inventor(s)
Dragos Costachescu of Reutlingen (DE)
Neil Davies of Sonnenbuehl-Genkingen (DE)
VERTICAL POWER TRANSISTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240322033 titled 'VERTICAL POWER TRANSISTOR
The abstract describes a vertical power transistor with a drift region and a body region containing different doping types, with trenches extending perpendicularly into the drift region.
- The vertical power transistor has a drift region with first doping and a body region with second doping.
- Trenches in the body region extend perpendicularly into the drift region.
- First and second areas are located between the trenches, with different doping types.
- The first areas have third doping with the second charge carrier type, while the second areas have the first doping.
- The design allows for efficient power transmission and control in electronic devices.
Potential Applications: - Power electronics - Renewable energy systems - Electric vehicles
Problems Solved: - Improved power efficiency - Enhanced control over power transmission - Increased reliability in electronic devices
Benefits: - Higher performance in power applications - Greater energy efficiency - Enhanced durability and reliability
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Vertical Power Transistor for Enhanced Power Efficiency" This technology can be used in various industries such as power electronics, renewable energy, and electric vehicles, offering improved performance and efficiency in power transmission.
Questions about Vertical Power Transistors: 1. How does the design of the vertical power transistor contribute to improved power efficiency? - The design of the transistor allows for better control over power transmission and enhances overall efficiency.
2. What are the potential applications of vertical power transistors in the renewable energy sector? - Vertical power transistors can be used in renewable energy systems to improve power conversion and efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vertical power transistor having front and rear sides. the vertical power transistor includes a drift region that includes a first doping with a first charge carrier type, and a body region that includes a second doping with a second charge carrier type. the body region is situated on the drift region, and includes trenches that extend, starting from the front side, essentially perpendicularly into the drift region. first and second areas are situated between the trenches. the first areas are situated centrally between the trenches, and the second areas are situated between the first areas and the trenches. the first and second areas, starting from the body region, extend essentially perpendicularly into the drift region. the first areas include a third doping with the second charge carrier type, and the second areas include the first doping with the first charge carrier type.
