Patent ID: 9105757
Filing Date: 2015-08-11
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A junction barrier Schottky (JBS) diode comprising: an N-type gallium nitride (GaN) substrate; an aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN) barrier layer, which is formed on the N-type GaN substrate; a P-type gallium nitride (GaN) layer, which is formed on the AlGaN barrier layer or on the N-type GaN substrate; an anode conductive layer, which is formed at least partially on the AlGaN barrier layer, wherein a Schottky contact is formed between part of the anode conductive layer and the AlGaN barrier layer; and a cathode conductive layer, which is formed on the N-type GaN substrate, wherein an ohmic contact is formed between the cathode conductive layer and the N-type GaN substrate, and the cathode conductive layer is not directly connected to the anode conductive layer; wherein the P-type GaN layer is formed on the AlGaN barrier layer, and the P-type GaN layer and the N-type GaN substrate are separated by the AlGaN barrier layer; wherein a Schottky diode is formed by the anode conductive layer, the AlGaN barrier layer, the N-type GaN substrate, and the cathode conductive layer; wherein a PIN diode is formed by the P-type GaN layer, the AlGaN barrier layer, and the N-type GaN substrate; wherein the Schottky diode and the PIN diode are connected in parallel.