Method of annealing fully-fabricated, radiation damaged semiconductor devices

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PATENT NO 5017508
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07374217

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A method and apparatus for annealing devices having radiation induced damage is disclosed. A device is exposed to electron irradiation to induce damage to the active area. The device is then annealed with a rapid thermal anneal at a low temperature. The rapid thermal anneal may, optionally, be followed by a conventional oven or furnace anneal at a temperature of about 300.degree. to 450.degree. C. The method produces devices having improved and well controlled characteristics such as short circuit operating area, power dissipated during switching, and on-state voltage drop.

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IXYS CORPORATIONSANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA 95054

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Buchanan, Walter R San Jose, CA 11 49
Dodt, Darcy T Palo Alto, CA 1 17

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