Semiconductor device

By introducing an insulating layer inside the trench of the semiconductor device to insulate it from the gate electrode, the problem of limited distance between the gate electrode and the contact electrode is solved, enabling miniaturization of the semiconductor device and improvement of its electrical characteristics.

CN122138422APending Publication Date: 2026-06-02ROHM CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ROHM CO LTD
Filing Date
2018-11-26
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, the distance between the gate electrode and the contact electrode of a semiconductor device is limited by the dimensional tolerance of the contact electrode, which makes it impossible to achieve miniaturization.

Method used

By introducing an insulating layer in the trench of the semiconductor layer, a gate electrode is placed opposite the main region and the impurity region through the gate insulating layer, and a contact electrode is formed through the sidewall of the trench, thus avoiding gaps between the contact electrode and the gate electrode and achieving insulation of the contact electrode.

Benefits of technology

It alleviates the limitations of contact electrode size tolerances, promotes the miniaturization of semiconductor devices, and improves switching speed and voltage withstand characteristics.

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Abstract

A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor layer having a main surface with a trench; a first conductivity type body region formed along the sidewall of the trench on the surface portion of the main surface of the semiconductor layer; a second conductivity type impurity region formed along the sidewall of the trench on the surface portion of the body region; a gate insulating layer formed on the inner wall of the trench; a gate electrode embedded in the trench and facing the body region and the impurity region through the gate insulating layer; a contact electrode extending through the sidewall of the trench and led out to the surface portion of the main surface of the semiconductor layer, and electrically connected to the body region and the impurity region; and an embedded insulating layer located within the trench between the gate electrode and the contact electrode, insulating the gate electrode and the contact electrode.
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