Patent ID: 6649974
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A semiconductor component, comprising:a semiconductor body having a first side and a second side opposite said first side, said semiconductor body defining a vertical direction and a lateral direction transverse to the vertical direction, the vertical direction extending from said first side to said second side; said semiconductor body including a first connection zone of a first conductivity type for providing a contact at said first side of said semiconductor body; said semiconductor body including a second connection zone of said first conductivity type for providing a contact at said second side of said semiconductor body; said semiconductor body including a drift zone adjoining said first connection zone and extending in the vertical direction as far as said second side of said semiconductor body; said semiconductor body including a body zone of a second conductivity type disposed between said second connection zone and one of said first connection zone and said drift zone; and a control electrode insulated from said semiconductor body, said control electrode being disposed above said body zone such that said control electrode substantially does not overlap with said drift zone and said second connection zone in the lateral direction.