Abstract:
During fabrication of a semiconductor device, a width of semiconductor mesas between isolation trenches in the semiconductor device is varied in different regions. In particular, the width of the mesas is smaller in a termination region of the semiconductor device than in a cell or active region. When an oxide layer is subsequently grown, the semiconductor mesas between the trenches in the termination region are at least partially consumed so that the semiconductor mesas in the cell region and the termination region have different heights. Therefore, a contact photomask is not needed to isolate the semiconductor mesas in the termination region. Furthermore, after a planarization operation (such as chemical mechanical polishing), the semiconductor device may have a planar top surface than if contact holes are created. This may allow the metal layer deposited on top of the cell region and the termination region to be flat.
Abstract:
A junction structure of an organic semiconductor device including an organic semiconductor layer, a conductive layer and a modifying layer is provided. The modifying layer is formed between the organic semiconductor layer and the conductive layer, wherein the modifying layer includes an inorganic compound or an organic complex compound. An organic thin film transistor including a gate, a source/drain, a dielectric layer, an organic semiconductor layer and at least a modifying layer is also provided. The gate is electrically isolated from the source/drain. The dielectric layer is disposed between the gate and the source/drain. The organic semiconductor layer is disposed between the source and the drain. The modifying layer is disposed between the organic semiconductor layer and the source/drain, wherein the modifying layer includes an inorganic compound or an organic complex compound.
Abstract:
In one embodiment of the invention, a semiconductor device set includes at least one trench-typed MOSFET and a trench-typed termination structure. The trench-typed MOSFET has a trench profile and includes a gate oxide layer in the trench profile, and a polysilicon layer on the gate oxide layer. The trench-typed termination structure has a trench profile and includes an oxide layer in the trench profile. A termination polysilicon layer with discrete features separates the termination polysilicon layer. An isolation layer covers the termination polysilicon layer and filling the discrete features. The trench-typed MOSFET and the trench-typed termination structure may be formed on a DMOS device including an N+ silicon substrate, an N epitaxial layer on the N+ silicon substrate, and a P epitaxial layer on the N epitaxial layer. The trench profiles of the trench-typed MOSFET and of the trench-typed termination structure may penetrate through the P epitaxial layer into the N epitaxial layer.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to processes utilized in the manufacturing of a semiconductor device having transistors to achieve high uniformity of threshold voltages. The invention does so by ensuring high uniformity of impurity concentration in the substrate. In one embodiment, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device having transistors with high uniformity of threshold voltages comprises providing a substrate and a source of impurities, and disposing the substrate and the source of impurities in a first oxygen gas at a first initial temperature and heated to a first target temperature at a first temperature rate to drive the impurities into the substrate. The first initial temperature is sufficiently low to prevent the oxygen from diffusing into the substrate. The substrate is disposed in a second oxygen gas at a second initial temperature and heated to a second target temperature at a second rate to form an oxide layer on the substrate. The second rate is high enough for rapid formation of the oxide layer on the substrate so as to prevent the impurities driven into the substrate from diffusing out from the substrate.
Abstract:
In one embodiment the present invention includes a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor region, a second semiconductor region and a trench region. The first semiconductor region is of a first conductivity type and a first conductivity concentration. The trench region includes a metal layer in contact with the first semiconductor region to form a metal-semiconductor junction. The second semiconductor region is adjacent to the first semiconductor region that has a second conductivity type and a second conductivity concentration. The second semiconductor region forms a PN junction with the first semiconductor region, and the trench region has a depth such that the metal-semiconductor junction is proximate to the PN junction.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention provide a termination structure of DMOS device and a method of forming the same. In forming the termination structure, a silicon substrate with an epitaxial layer formed thereon is provided. A body region defined by doping the epitaxial layer is then selectively etched to form a plurality of DMOS trenches therein. Thereafter, a gate oxide layer is formed over exposed surfaces in the body region and a termination oxide layer is formed to encircle the body region. Afterward, a polysilicon layer is deposited over all the exposed surfaces, and then selectively etched to form a plurality of poly gates in the DMOS trenches and a polysilicon plate having an extending portion toward the body region over the termination oxide layer. By using the termination polysilicon layer as an implantation mask, sources are formed in the body region. Afterward, an isolation layer and a source metal contact layer are deposited over the structure, in which the isolation layer is utilized to protect the polysilicon gates, and also the source metal contact layer is utilized to ground both the body region and the polysilicon plate.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a termination structure provided for a trench DMOS device to reduce occurrence of current leakage resulting from electric field crowding at the border of the active area and a method of manufacturing the same. In one embodiment, the termination structure for the trench DMOS device comprises a substrate of a first type conductivity and an epitaxial layer of the first type conductivity over the substrate. The epitaxial layer has a lower doping concentration than the substrate. A body region of a second type conductivity is provided within the epitaxial layer. A trench extends through the body region between an active area and an edge of the substrate. A gate oxide layer lines the trench and extends to the upper surface of the body region between the trench and the active area. A passivation layer is formed on the gate oxide layer, including sidewalls and a bottom surface of the trench. A metal layer covers portions of the passivation layer on the side walls of the trench to expose a part of the passivation layer over the bottom surface of the trench.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an improved method for forming dual oxide layers at the bottom of a trench of a substrate. A substrate has a trench which includes a bottom and a sidewall. The trench may be created by forming a mask oxide layer on the substrate; defining the mask oxide layer to form a patterned mask oxide layer and exposing a partial surface of the substrate to form a window; and using the patterned mask oxide layer as an etching mask to form the trench in the window. A first oxide layer is formed on the sidewall and the bottom of the trench of the substrate. A photoresist layer is formed on the substrate, filling the trench of the substrate. The method further comprises partially etching back the photoresist layer to leave a remaining photoresist layer in the trench. The height of the remaining photoresist layer is lower than the depth of the trench. A curing treatment of the remaining photoresist layer is performed after the partial etching. The patterned mask oxide layer and a portion of the first oxide layer are removed to leave a remaining first oxide layer at the bottom of the trench. The remaining photoresist layer is removed. A second oxide layer is formed on the substrate covering at least the remaining first oxide layer to form the dual oxide layers at the bottom of the trench.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the present invention includes a semiconductor power device. The semiconductor power device comprises a trenched gate and a trenched field region. The trenched gate is disposed vertically within a trench in a semiconductor substrate. The trenched field region is disposed vertically within the trench and below the trenched gate. A lower portion of the trenched field region tapers to disperse an electric field.
Abstract:
A DMOS device having a trench bus structure thereof is introduced. The trench bus structure comprises a field oxide layer formed on a P substrate, and a trench extending from an top surface of the field oxide layer down to a lower portion of the P substrate. A gate oxide layer and a polysilicon bus are formed to fill the trench as a main portion of the bus structure. In addition, an isolation layer and a metal line are formed atop the polysilicon bus and the field oxide layer. An opening is formed in the isolation layer to form connections between the polysilicon bus and the metal line. In specific embodiments, the bus trench and the gate trenches of the DMOS device are formed simultaneously, and the polysilicon bus and the gate electrode are formed simultaneously as well. Therefore, the bus structure is able to form the DMOS transistor without demanding any lithographic step for defining the position of the polysilicon bus.