CA1078078A - Schottky barrier semiconductor device and method of making same - Google Patents

Schottky barrier semiconductor device and method of making same

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CA1078078A
CA1078078A CA273,141A CA273141A CA1078078A CA 1078078 A CA1078078 A CA 1078078A CA 273141 A CA273141 A CA 273141A CA 1078078 A CA1078078 A CA 1078078A
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David E. Carlson
Christopher R. Wronski
Alfred R. Triano (Jr.)
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GB (1) GB1572846A (US06534493-20030318-C00166.png)
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