Nicolaus Antonius Maria Koper

Title: Nicolaus Antonius Maria Koper and a Surface-Mountable Semiconductor Diode.

Introduction

Nicolaus Antonius Maria Koper is an inventor associated with Stadskanaal, the Netherlands, and Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V. His listed patent concerns a semiconductor device with a diode and a method for manufacturing it.

Latest Patents

Koper’s listed patent, “Semiconductor device with a diode, and method of manufacturing such a device,” addresses breakdown and high leakage current that can affect diodes, particularly in high-voltage or high-power applications. The invention electrically insulates a portion of the first semiconductor region from the rest and connects that portion conductively to the second semiconductor region. The second connection conductor is placed on the insulated portion, making the device suitable for direct surface mounting without rotation. The patent describes separating the portions with a groove and forming a conductive channel with a current pulse through the rectifying junction. These features are intended to reduce breakdown and leakage while keeping manufacture simple and inexpensive. Koper is credited with 1 patent.

Career Highlights

The available information associates Koper with Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V. His listed invention focuses on semiconductor-device design and manufacturing.

Collaborations

Klaastinus Hendrikus Sanders and Klaas Van Der Vlist are identified as Koper’s coworkers. The provided information does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Nicolaus Antonius Maria Koper’s listed patent presents a surface-mountable diode design intended to improve reliability in demanding electrical applications while supporting straightforward, cost-effective manufacture.