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High-voltage semiconductor device

US9117797B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2012
Grant dateAug 25, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2032

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

Abstract

A withstand voltage region is formed to surround a logic circuit formation region. A high-voltage MOSFET for level shifting is formed in part of the withstand voltage region. A p− opening region is formed between a drain region of the high-voltage MOSFET and the logic circuit formation region. A shield layer connected to the negative electrode side of a power supply connected to the logic circuit formation region is disposed on the p− opening region. Thus, it is possible to provide a high-voltage semiconductor device including a level shifting circuit capable of making stable operation during the switching of a high-voltage IC and with long-term reliability.

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