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Trench-gate field effect transistor with channel enhancement region and methods of forming the same

US7923776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 2010
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/516
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A field effect transistor includes a body region of a first conductivity type in a semiconductor region of a second conductivity type. A gate trench extends through the body region and terminating within the semiconductor region. A source region of the second conductivity type extends in the body region adjacent the gate trench. The source region and an interface between the body region and the semiconductor region define a channel region therebetween which extends along the gate trench sidewall. A channel enhancement region of the second conductivity type is formed adjacent the gate trench. The channel enhancement region partially extends into a lower portion of the channel region to thereby reduce a resistance of the channel region.

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