FINFET THYRISTORS FOR PROTECTING HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATION INTERFACES

    公开(公告)号:US20210344336A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-04

    申请号:US16863830

    申请日:2020-04-30

    Abstract: Fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) thyristors for protecting high-speed communication interfaces are provided. In certain embodiments herein, high voltage tolerant FinFET thyristors are provided for handling high stress current and high RF power handling capability while providing low capacitance to allow wide bandwidth operation. Thus, the FinFET thyristors can be used to provide electrical overstress protection for ICs fabricated using FinFET technologies, while addressing tight radio frequency design window and robustness. In certain implementations, the FinFET thyristors include a first thyristor, a FinFET triggering circuitry and a second thyristor that serves to provide bidirectional blocking voltage and overstress protection. The FinFET triggering circuitry also enhances turn-on speed of the thyristor and/or reduces total on-state resistance.

    FinFET thyristors for protecting high-speed communication interfaces

    公开(公告)号:US11595036B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-28

    申请号:US16863830

    申请日:2020-04-30

    Abstract: Fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) thyristors for protecting high-speed communication interfaces are provided. In certain embodiments herein, high voltage tolerant FinFET thyristors are provided for handling high stress current and high RF power handling capability while providing low capacitance to allow wide bandwidth operation. Thus, the FinFET thyristors can be used to provide electrical overstress protection for ICs fabricated using FinFET technologies, while addressing tight radio frequency design window and robustness. In certain implementations, the FinFET thyristors include a first thyristor, a FinFET triggering circuitry and a second thyristor that serves to provide bidirectional blocking voltage and overstress protection. The FinFET triggering circuitry also enhances turn-on speed of the thyristor and/or reduces total on-state resistance.

    FinFET thyristors with embedded transistor control for protecting high-speed communication systems

    公开(公告)号:US12261593B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-25

    申请号:US18157550

    申请日:2023-01-20

    Abstract: Fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) thyristors for protecting high-speed communication interfaces are provided. In certain embodiments herein, high voltage tolerant FinFET thyristors are provided for handling high stress current and high RF power handling capability while providing low capacitance to allow wide bandwidth operation. Thus, the FinFET thyristors can be used to provide electrical overstress protection for ICs fabricated using FinFET technologies, while addressing tight radio frequency design window and robustness. In certain implementations, the FinFET thyristors include a first thyristor, a FinFET triggering circuitry and a second thyristor that serves to provide bidirectional blocking voltage and overstress protection. The FinFET triggering circuitry also enhances turn-on speed of the thyristor and/or reduces total on-state resistance.

    FINFET THYRISTORS WITH EMBEDDED TRANSISTOR CONTROL FOR PROTECTING HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

    公开(公告)号:US20230163757A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-25

    申请号:US18157550

    申请日:2023-01-20

    CPC classification number: H03K17/08108 H01L27/0262 H01L29/785 H01L29/742

    Abstract: Fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) thyristors for protecting high-speed communication interfaces are provided. In certain embodiments herein, high voltage tolerant FinFET thyristors are provided for handling high stress current and high RF power handling capability while providing low capacitance to allow wide bandwidth operation. Thus, the FinFET thyristors can be used to provide electrical overstress protection for ICs fabricated using FinFET technologies, while addressing tight radio frequency design window and robustness. In certain implementations, the FinFET thyristors include a first thyristor, a FinFET triggering circuitry and a second thyristor that serves to provide bidirectional blocking voltage and overstress protection. The FinFET triggering circuitry also enhances turn-on speed of the thyristor and/or reduces total on-state resistance.

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