Method of forming semiconductor devices and circuits therefor

By controlling the activation and deactivation of gallium nitride transistors through multi-level drive and timing circuits, the problem of inaccurate drive signal control is solved, and efficient and reliable operation of the transistors is achieved.

CN113078805BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-03SEMICON COMPONENTS IND LLC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SEMICON COMPONENTS IND LLC
Filing Date
2020-12-22
Publication Date
2026-07-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies struggle to effectively control the enable value, duration of enable value, and timing of control signals for gallium nitride transistors, leading to reduced efficiency and device damage.

Method used

By employing multi-stage drive circuits and timing circuits, multiple voltage levels are generated to control the enabling and disabling of transistors, including enable, hold, and disable intervals. Dead time and negative voltage are used to control the gate-source voltage, reducing stress and damage.

Benefits of technology

It improves the control precision of the drive signal, reduces transistor damage and dynamic on-resistance, and enhances the efficiency and reliability of the device.

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Abstract

The invention is entitled "Method of forming semiconductor devices and circuits thereof." The invention provides a drive circuit configured to form Vgs of a transistor to a negative value during a time interval in which a second transistor connected to the first transistor is enabled, in one embodiment.
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