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Semiconductor device having trench shield electrode structure

US7915672B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/663

Abstract

In one embodiment, a structure for a semiconductor device having a trench shield electrode includes a control pad, control runners, shield runners, and a control/shield electrode contact structure. The structure is configured to use a single level of metal to connect the various components. In another embodiment, a shield runner is placed in an offset from center configuration.

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