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20100319962 | SELF-ALIGNED NANO-SCALE DEVICE WITH PARALLEL PLATE ELECTRODES - A contiguous deep trench includes a first trench portion having a constant width between a pair of first parallel sidewalls, second and third trench portions each having a greater width than the first trench portion and laterally connected to the first trench portion. A non-conformal deposition process is employed to form a conductive layer that has a tapered geometry within the contiguous deep trench portion such that the conductive layer is not present on bottom surfaces of the contiguous deep trench. A gap fill layer is formed to plug the space in the first trench portion. The conductive layer is patterned into two conductive plates each having a tapered vertical portion within the first trench portion. After removing remaining portions of the gap fill layer, a device is formed that has a small separation distance between the tapered vertical portions of the conductive plates. | 12-23-2010 |
20110100413 | REGENERATION METHOD FOR RESTORING PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL EFFICIENCY - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for restoring efficiency of a photovoltaic cell. An illumination module illuminates photovoltaic cells so the cells receive a time integrated irradiance equivalent to at least 5 hours of solar illumination. After illumination, an annealing module anneals the photovoltaic cells at a temperature above 90 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 10 minutes. In one embodiment, the illumination module illuminates the photovoltaic cells for a time integrated irradiance equivalent to at least 20 hours of solar illumination. In another embodiment, the illumination module illuminates the photovoltaic cells for a time integrated irradiance equivalent to at least 16 hours of solar illumination while being heated to at least 50 degrees Celsius. In another embodiment, a solar concentrator irradiates the photovoltaic cells in sunlight for at least 10 hours and increases the irradiance of solar illumination on the cells by a factor of 2 to 5. | 05-05-2011 |
20110100420 | PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE WITH A CONTROLLABLE INFRARED PROTECTION LAYER - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for a photovoltaic module, the photovoltaic module comprising a plurality of photovoltaic cells, a controllable infrared protection layer, and a protection switching means. The controllable infrared protection layer is for reducing the infrared radiation absorbed by the photovoltaic module, where the controllable infrared protection layer has a first state and a second state. When the infrared protection layer is in the first state the transmission of infrared radiation to the photovoltaic cells is higher than when the infrared protection layer is in the second state. The protection switching means is for switching the controllable infrared protection layer between the first state and the second state. | 05-05-2011 |
20110120519 | Method of Manufacturing a Photovoltaic Cell - A method of manufacturing a photovoltaic cell using a semiconductor wafer having a front side and a rear side, wherein the photovoltaic cell produces electricity when the front side of the semiconductor wafer is illuminated., the method comprising the steps of: | 05-26-2011 |
20110124135 | Solar Cell Module and Method for Assembling a Solar Cell Module - The invention relates to a method for assembly of solar cell modules by arranging a multitude pre-manufactured, individualized solar cells for forming a matrix of solar cells for the solar cell module; depositing a metallization layer at least partially on at least one surface of the matrix of solar cells for forming the solar cell module; testing electrical function at least of the solar cell module; depositing a passivation layer on a surface of the solar cell module. In another aspect the invention relates to a manufacturing system for a solar cell module and a solar cell module ( | 05-26-2011 |
20120160295 | SOLAR CELL CLASSIFICATION METHOD - A method for characterizing the electronic properties of a solar cell to be used in a photovoltaic module comprises the steps of performing a room temperature IV curve measurement of the solar cell and classifying the solar cell based on this IV curve measurement. In order to take stress-related effects into account, the solar cells are reclassified depending on the result of an additional measurement conducted on the solar cells under stress. This stress-related measurement may be gained from light induced thermography (LIT) yielding information on diode shunt areas within the solar cell. | 06-28-2012 |
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20130036635 | SMART PHONE GREETING CARD - The greeting card of the present disclosure and related inventions combines the practicality of a traditional paper greeting card with the advanced capabilities and increased entertainment value of an electronic greeting card. A unique card fold is designed to hold a smart phone, tablet or other web-enabled electronic device. A quick response (QR) code or other digital or optical code or wireless signal, which is linked to a website, application, or other online content, is printed or encoded on the greeting card. After scanning the QR code with an electronic device, a user slides the electronic device into a pocket or cavity contained on or within the greeting card. The destination may contain a slideshow, a video, an interactive game, or other digital content. The greeting card contains various graphics and other printed indicia which correspond directly with the digital content which plays on the electronic device. | 02-14-2013 |
20130086831 | PHONOGRAPH GREETING CARD - The greeting card of the present invention combines paper, mechanical and electrical components to simulate the action of a record player or phonograph. When the greeting card is opened, a paper record begins to spin as audio plays along in the background. The greeting card is made of heavy-gauge paperboard formed into a box-like structure with a flap opening thereon. The box-like structure or body of the greeting card may have various indicia printed thereon which make the greeting card resemble a mini record player or phonograph. The box-like structure contains a cavity therein which houses and conceals the mechanical and electrical components of a greeting card. A corrugate insert, also located within the cavity, serves as protection for the mechanical components. | 04-11-2013 |
20140360064 | Motorized Foam Greeting Card - A greeting card which contains a foam body covered by a front and rear surface material and one or more cavities contained therein for accommodating components of a sound and motor module. The greeting card contains a mobile object, which in a preferred embodiment includes a bundle of individual fiber strands. The bundle of fiber strands are attached to the motor module such that activation of the motor module cause the bundle of fiber strands to separate and spin or twirl. The bundle of fibers strands are attached to the motor through an opening in an upper perimeter surface of the foam body. The bundle of fibers together with the printed front and back surface material combine to resemble a character having a tuft of hair which spins upon activation of the motor module. The greeting card also contains a sound module which plays back audio upon activation. | 12-11-2014 |
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20110078931 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. This movement may be up-and-down or “bouncing” motion, spinning or rotational motion, side-to-side motion or any other reciprocating motion. The artwork contained upon the greeting card body, the mobile object and the pre-recorded audio file may all be part of the same theme and the movement of the mobile object and the pre-recorded audio file may be synchronized. | 04-07-2011 |
20110146117 | TELESCOPING GREETING CARDS WITH ACTIVATED SOUND OR LIGHT OR MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS - A telescoping greeting card having a plurality of pockets and/or panels that arc connected in sequence and configured to slidably telescope between a closed position wherein each of the pockets and/or panels are contained within a main panel and an open position wherein each of the pockets and/or panels are extended in a longitudinal array. The greeting card additionally contains a switch and a sound module with at least one pre-recorded audio file that may be played back upon removal of one of the panels or pockets of the greeting card, which triggers the switch. | 06-23-2011 |
20110232141 | LOW PROFILE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY GREETING CARDS AND PRODUCTS - Low profile electronic display greeting cards combine a traditional paper greeting card and other product constructions with a very low profile multimedia player device which includes a low profile display screen for displaying images and/or video and emitting sound. The low profile and minimalist construction of the greeting card provide the ability to display the cards at mass retail in traditional card pockets, mail or transport the greeting card in a traditional sized greeting card envelope, and provide, at lower cost to the consumer, a disposable electronic greeting card. A multi-panel greeting card body contains and conceals components of the multimedia device, which may include a display screen, a speaker, a circuit board, a microprocessor, a controller, a memory storage device and related circuitry. The greeting card may contain pre-loaded content such as digital audio, video and/or photographs or still images or it may be operative to receive such digital files from an external memory source. | 09-29-2011 |
20110247247 | ELECTRONIC GREETING CARDS - Electronic greeting cards include a greeting card with two or more interconnected panels in combination with a digital multimedia player device which includes an electronic display and an audio output, and circuitry which is operative to receive, store and play digital multimedia files and content. The various greeting card structures cover and encapsulate or otherwise house and adorn the digital multimedia player. Digital files are loaded on to the digital multimedia player by a connection to a network, or directly from a data storage device such as an SD card or USB connection or compact flash which interfaces with a port in the digital multimedia player. Pre-recorded digital multimedia greeting card content is either pre-loaded on a portable data storage device, or selected for purchase and downloaded or transferred for replay by the digital multimedia player of the electronic greeting card. | 10-13-2011 |
20110258892 | THREE DIMENSIONAL ILLUMINATED GREETING CARDS - A three-dimensional illuminated greeting card which combines a unique card construction having a 3D pop-out structure with one or more lights contained therein. The 3D pop-out structure forms an internal cavity in which illumination means and other electronic components are contained. One or more sides of the 3D structure are made of translucent or semi-translucent material, creating a screen that can be illuminated from behind by one or more miniature lights, such as LED lights. The light or lights may be connected to an integrated circuit chip that can be programmed with various lighting effects. The greeting card may optionally include other electronic components which are configured to play sound or music or perform other electronic effects. | 10-27-2011 |
20120000100 | POP-UP MUSICAL GREETING CARDS - An interactive greeting card operative to move between a first position wherein several interconnected panels are folded into a substantially flat position and a second position wherein the several interconnected panels are unfolded into a three-dimensional pop-up structure. Movement between the first and second positions may also control playback of digital audio, activation of one or more LED lights, or various other special effects. An inner sentiment panel is substantially contained within an outer greeting card body and is revealed when the greeting card is moved from the first to the second position. Various openings on the greeting card panels accommodate movement and visibility of the inner sentiment panel. | 01-05-2012 |
20120266503 | MOTION GREETING CARDS - The present invention and related disclosure describes greeting cards with moving elements or devices which are operable to create motion in connection with some portion of the greeting card. The greeting card may include a multi-panel greeting card body or a three-dimensional foam greeting card body. At least one movable object is contained upon or within the greeting card body. A sound module having at least one pre-recorded digital audio file saved therein and a motor module are contained and concealed within the greeting card body. One or more switches may be used to activate the sound and motor modules, causing the pre-recorded audio file to play and causing movement of the movable or mobile object. | 10-25-2012 |
20120311897 | THREE DIMENSIONAL ILLUMINATED GREETING CARDS - A three-dimensional illuminated greeting card which combines a unique card construction having a 3D pop-out structure with one or more lights contained therein. The 3D pop-out structure forms an internal cavity in which illumination means and other electronic components are contained. One or more sides of the 3D structure are made of translucent or semi-translucent material, creating a screen that can be illuminated from behind by one or more miniature lights, such as LED lights. The light or lights may be connected to an integrated circuit chip that can be programmed with various lighting effects. The greeting card may optionally include other electronic components which are configured to play sound or music or perform other electronic effects. | 12-13-2012 |
20130025174 | LOW PROFILE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY GREETING CARDS AND PRODUCTS - Low profile electronic display greeting cards combine a traditional paper greeting card and other product constructions with a very low profile multimedia player device which includes a low profile display screen for displaying images and/or video and emitting sound. The low profile and minimalist construction of the greeting card provide the ability to display the cards at mass retail in traditional card pockets, mail or transport the greeting card in a traditional sized greeting card envelope, and provide, at lower cost to the consumer, a disposable electronic greeting card. A multi-panel greeting card body contains and conceals components of the multimedia device, which may include a display screen, a speaker, a circuit board, a microprocessor, a controller, a memory storage device and related circuitry. The greeting card may contain pre-loaded content such as digital audio, video and/or photographs or still images or it may be operative to receive such digital files from an external memory source. | 01-31-2013 |
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20110299226 | Front Accessible Switchgear Assembly - A front accessible metal clad switchgear assembly comprising multiple compartments defined within an electrical enclosure is provided. The compartments interchangeably accommodate electrical components, for example, current transformers, a circuit breaker, a control power transformer, an epoxy encapsulated potential transformer, etc., and bus bars in predetermined positions for allowing front access to the electrical components and bus bars. The front accessible switchgear assembly further comprises a plenum chamber rearwardly positioned in the electrical enclosure and in communication with the compartments to provide an exit path for releasing pressure and gases. A mounting block assembly is positioned in one or more of the compartments for mounting, enclosing, and providing front access to the electrical components. The mounting block assembly is configured to reduce temperature rise in the compartments. Fuse sleeve assemblies operably connected to the control power transformer and the potential transformer allow high voltage primary connections in the electrical enclosure. | 12-08-2011 |
20110299228 | Multi-access Switchgear Assembly - A metal clad switchgear assembly comprising multiple compartments defined within an electrical enclosure is provided. The compartments interchangeably accommodate electrical components, for example, current transformers, a circuit breaker, a control power transformer, an epoxy encapsulated potential transformer, etc., electrical cables, and bus bars in predetermined positions for allowing front access and/or rear access to them. One or more compartments are configured for enabling the electrical cables to enter into and/or exit out from the electrical enclosure for allowing front and/or rear access to the electrical cables. A mounting block assembly is positioned in one or more of the compartments for mounting, enclosing, and providing front access to the electrical components. One or more infrared windows and inspection windows are positioned on a front side and/or a rear side of the switchgear assembly for scanning and providing a visual indication of the electrical components, the electrical cables, and the bus bars. | 12-08-2011 |
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20100112983 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEDIATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLICY SOURCE SERVERS, CORPORATE REPOSITORIES, AND MOBILE DEVICES - The invention relates to providing policy from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, comprising identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device. The invention also relates to providing policy from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, including identifying a policy in the integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy, and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device when the mobile device is not in compliance with the policy. The invention further relates to controlling access to a data server by a mobile device, including identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, and determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115581 | SYSTEM METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEDIATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLICY SOURCE SERVERS, CORPORATE RESPOSITORIES, AND MOBILE DEVICES - The invention relates to providing policy from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, comprising identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device. The invention also relates to providing policy from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, including identifying a policy in the integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy, and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device when the mobile device is not in compliance with the policy. The invention further relates to controlling access to a data server by a mobile device, including identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, and determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy. | 05-06-2010 |
20100115582 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE FOR MEDIATING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN POLICY SOURCE SERVERS, CORPORATE RESPOSITORIES, AND MOBILE DEVICES - The invention relates to providing policy from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, comprising identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device. The invention also relates to providing policy from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, including identifying a policy in the integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy, and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device when the mobile device is not in compliance with the policy. The invention further relates to controlling access to a data server by a mobile device, including identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, and determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy. | 05-06-2010 |
20110167470 | MOBILE DATA SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHODS - Policy is provided from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, comprising identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device. Policy can also be provided from an integrated policy server to a mobile device, including identifying a policy in the integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy, and supplying policy elements to policy transports for transmission to the mobile device when the mobile device is not in compliance with the policy. Access to a data server by a mobile device can be controlled, including identifying a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the mobile device, and determining whether the mobile device is in compliance with the policy. | 07-07-2011 |
20110276683 | DISTRIBUTED DATA REVOCATION USING DATA COMMANDS - A policy proxy intercepts a data stream between a data server and a user or other device, identifies the user device, and identifies a policy in an integrated policy server applicable to the user device based on the identity of the user device. The policy proxy may identify one or more of the policy elements based on the user device, and translate the policy elements into actions involving the data stream between the data server and the user device so as to implement at least one aspect of the identified policy. The actions can comprise permitting normal exchange of data between the data server and the user device, preventing communication between the data server and the user device, or modifying the data stream between the data server and the user device. | 11-10-2011 |
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20090127547 | PI-CONJUGATED ORGANOBORON POLYMERS IN THIN-FILM ORGANIC ELECTRONIC DEVICES - Pi-conjugated organoboron polymers for use in thin-film organic polymer electronic devices. The polymers contain aromatic and or unsaturated repeat units and boron atoms. Pi-conjugated organoboron polymers which are end capped, derivatized with solubilizing groups or both exhibit improved solubility and handling properties beneficial for the formation of thin films useful for device fabrication. The vacant p-orbital of the boron atoms conjugate with the pi-conjugated orbital system of the aromatic or unsaturated monomer units extending the pi-conjugation length of the polymer across the boron atoms. The pi-conjugated organoboron polymers are electron-deficient and, therefore, exhibit n-type semiconducting properties, photoluminescence, and electroluminescence. The invention provides thin-film organic polymer electronic devices, such as organic photovoltaic cells (OPVs), organic diodes, organic photodiodes, organic thin-film transistors (TFTs), organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), printable or flexible electronics, such as radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags, electronic papers, and printed circuit elements, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs), and energy storage devices employing the pi-conjugated organoboron polymers. In OLED and PLED applications these materials are used as the electron transport layer (ETL) to improve device efficiency. The polymers which exhibit photo- and electroluminescence are also useful as light-emitting material in PLEDs. | 05-21-2009 |
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20080197407 | Power Semiconductor Devices with Barrier Layer to Reduce Substrate Up-Diffusion and Methods of Manufacture - A method for controlling the thickness of an expitaxially grown semiconductor material includes providing a semiconductor substrate that is doped by dopants of a first type; forming a buffer layer atop the semiconductor substrate, the buffer layer being doped with dopants of a second type that has much less diffusivity relative to that of dopants of the first type and forming the expitaxially grown layer atop the buffer layer to a desired thickness. The buffer layer, which acts to counter an up-diffusion of the dopants of the first type from the substrate into the epitaxially grown layer, can be doped with arsenic or carbon or both arsenic and carbon. A semiconductor device includes the buffer layer to counter an up-diffusion of the dopants of the first type from the substrate into the epitaxially grown layer. | 08-21-2008 |
20080199997 | Methods of Forming Inter-poly Dielectric (IPD) Layers in Power Semiconductor Devices - A method for forming power semiconductor devices having an inter-electrode dielectric (IPD) layer inside a trench includes providing a semiconductor substrate with a trench, lining the sidewalls and bottom of the trench with a first layer of dielectric material, filling the trench with a first layer of conductive material to form a first electrode, recessing the first layer of dielectric material and the first layer of conductive material to a first depth inside the trench, forming a layer of polysilicon material on a top surface of the dielectric material and conductive material inside the trench, oxidizing the layer of polysilicon material, and forming a second electrode inside the trench atop the oxidized layer and isolated from trench sidewalls by a second dielectric layer. The oxidation step can be enhanced by either chemically or physically altering the top portion polysilicon such as by implanting impurities. | 08-21-2008 |
20120220091 | METHODS OF MAKING POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH THICK BOTTOM OXIDE LAYER - A method for forming thick oxide at the bottom of a trench formed in a semiconductor substrate includes forming a conformal oxide film by a sub-atmospheric chemical vapor deposition process that fills the trench and covers a top surface of the substrate. The method also includes etching the oxide film off the top surface of the substrate and inside the trench to leave a substantially flat layer of oxide having a target thickness at the bottom of the trench. | 08-30-2012 |
20140264569 | METHODS AND APPARATUS RELATED TO TERMINATION REGIONS OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a semiconductor region, and a trench defined within the semiconductor region. The trench can have a depth aligned along a vertical axis and have a length aligned along a longitudinal axis orthogonal to the vertical axis. The trench can have a first portion of the length included in a termination region of the semiconductor region and can have a second portion of the length included in an active region of the semiconductor region. | 09-18-2014 |
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20090230465 | Trench-Gate Field Effect Transistors and Methods of Forming the Same - A field effect transistor includes a body region of a first conductivity type over a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type. A gate trench extends through the body region and terminates within the semiconductor region. At least one conductive shield electrode is disposed in the gate trench. A gate electrode is disposed in the gate trench over but insulated from the at least one conductive shield electrode. A shield dielectric layer insulates the at lease one conductive shield electrode from the semiconductor region. A gate dielectric layer insulates the gate electrode from the body region. The shield dielectric layer is formed such that it flares out and extends directly under the body region. | 09-17-2009 |
20100258862 | TRENCH-GATE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR WITH CHANNEL ENHANCEMENT REGION AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - A field effect transistor includes a body region of a first conductivity type in a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type. A gate trench extends through the body region and terminating within the semiconductor region. A source region of the second conductivity type extends in the body region adjacent the gate trench. The source region and an interface between the body region and the semiconductor region define a channel region therebetween which extends along the gate trench sidewall. A channel enhancement region of the second conductivity type is formed adjacent the gate trench. The channel enhancement region partially extends into a lower portion of the channel region to thereby reduce a resistance of the channel region. | 10-14-2010 |
20110177662 | Method of Forming Trench-Gate Field Effect Transistors - A method of forming a field effect transistor includes: forming a trench in a semiconductor region; forming a shield electrode in the trench; performing an angled sidewall implant of impurities of the first conductivity type to form a channel enhancement region adjacent the trench; forming a body region of a second conductivity type in the semiconductor region; and forming a source region of the first conductivity type in the body region, the source region and an interface between the body region and the semiconductor region defining a channel region therebetween, the channel region extending along the trench sidewall. The channel enhancement region partially extends into a lower portion of the channel region to thereby reduce a resistance of the channel region. | 07-21-2011 |
20120104490 | Trench-Gate Field Effect Transistors and Methods of Forming the Same - A field effect transistor includes a body region of a first conductivity type over a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type. A gate trench extends through the body region and terminates within the semiconductor region. At least one conductive shield electrode is disposed in the gate trench. A gate electrode is disposed in the gate trench over but insulated from the at least one conductive shield electrode. A shield dielectric layer insulates the at lease one conductive shield electrode from the semiconductor region. A gate dielectric layer insulates the gate electrode from the body region. The shield dielectric layer is formed such that it flares out and extends directly under the body region. | 05-03-2012 |
20130248991 | STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING TRENCH-GATE FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR - A field effect transistor (FET) includes a body region of a first conductivity type disposed within a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type and a gate trench extending through the body region and terminating within the semiconductor region. The FET also includes a flared shield dielectric layer disposed in a lower portion of the gate trench, the flared shield dielectric layer including a flared portion that extends under the body region. The FET further includes a conductive shield electrode disposed in the trench and disposed, at least partially, within the flared shield dielectric. | 09-26-2013 |