Abstract:
Various embodiments include structures for field effect transistors (FETs). In various embodiments, a structure for a FET includes: a deep n-type well; a shallow n-type well within the deep n-type well; and a shallow trench isolation (STI) region within the shallow n-type well, the STI region including: a first section having a first depth within the shallow n-type well as measured from an upper surface of the shallow n-type well, and a second section contacting and overlying the first section, the second section having a second depth within the shallow n-type well as measured from the upper surface of the shallow n-type well.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods that employ a mask with openings arranged in a pattern of elongated trenches and holes of varying widths to achieve a linearly graded conductivity level. These methods can be used to form a lateral double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (LDMOSFET) with a drain drift region having an appropriate type conductivity at a level that increases essentially linearly from the body region to the drain region. Furthermore, these methods also provide for improve manufacturability in that multiple instances of this same pattern can be used during a single dopant implant process to implant a first dopant with a first type (e.g., N-type) conductivity into the drain drift regions of both first and second type LDMOSFETs (e.g., N and P-type LDMOSFETs, respectively). In this case, the drain drift region of a second type LDMOSFET can subsequently be uniformly counter-doped. Also disclosed are the resulting semiconductor structures.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods that employ a mask with openings arranged in a pattern of elongated trenches and holes of varying widths to achieve a linearly graded conductivity level. These methods can be used to form a lateral double-diffused metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (LDMOSFET) with a drain drift region having an appropriate type conductivity at a level that increases essentially linearly from the body region to the drain region. Furthermore, these methods also provide for improve manufacturability in that multiple instances of this same pattern can be used during a single dopant implant process to implant a first dopant with a first type (e.g., N-type) conductivity into the drain drift regions of both first and second type LDMOSFETs (e.g., N and P-type LDMOSFETs, respectively). In this case, the drain drift region of a second type LDMOSFET can subsequently be uniformly counter-doped. Also disclosed are the resulting semiconductor structures.