WO2005093842A1 - 半導体装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a semiconductor device, and more particularly, to a semiconductor device capable of improving a resistance to static electricity.
- a knock gate electrode terminal and a ground electrode terminal are electrically short-circuited, for example, via a diffusion region forming a channel formation region or a ground region, and the knock gate electrode terminal is grounded.
- the gate electrode terminal and the ground electrode terminal have the same potential (for example, Patent Document 1).
- a high breakdown voltage lateral MOSFET is composed of a P- type semiconductor substrate, an N- type semiconductor region formed thereon by epitaxy and functioning as a drain region, and an upper P-type semiconductor functioning as a ground region.
- the semiconductor device has a P + type semiconductor region formed in the region and functioning as a back gate contact region, and a second N + type semiconductor region formed in the P type semiconductor region and functioning as a region outside the source contour.
- the first N + semiconductor region functioning as a drain contact region is formed in a surface region of the N- type semiconductor region functioning as a drain region.
- the P-type semiconductor region functioning as a channel forming region is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the first N + semiconductor region.
- the upper P-type semiconductor region is formed in an annular shape so as to surround the P-type semiconductor region.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region is formed adjacent to the lower surface of the upper P-type semiconductor region.
- a ground electrode is electrically connected to the upper P-type semiconductor region.
- a knock gate electrode is electrically connected to the P + type semiconductor region functioning as a knock gate contact region.
- a drain electrode is electrically connected to the first N + semiconductor region functioning as a drain contact region.
- a source electrode is electrically connected to the second N + semiconductor region functioning as a source contact region.
- a gate electrode is formed on the upper surface of the P-type semiconductor region disposed between the second N + -type semiconductor region functioning as the source contour region and the N--type semiconductor region via a gate insulating film.
- Patent Document 1 JP-A-2000-260981
- Patent Document 2 JP-A-8-330580
- the above-mentioned high breakdown voltage lateral MOSFET has a problem that the gate insulating film, which has a relatively small resistance to static electricity applied to the drain electrode, may be broken.
- the knock gate electrode also has an upper P-type semiconductor region and a lower P-type semiconductor region functioning as a ground region, an N-type semiconductor region functioning as a drain region, a P-type semiconductor region, A P + type semiconductor region that functions as a region outside the gate A positive potential is applied via a parasitic diode (parasitic transistor).
- the P + type semiconductor region functioning as a knock gate contact region, the P type semiconductor region, the N ⁇ type semiconductor region, and the first N + type semiconductor region functioning as the drain contact region are formed.
- a relatively large current flows through the path (current path 1), and a potential difference occurs in the lateral direction of the P-type semiconductor region.
- a path (current path 2) composed of an upper P-type semiconductor region and a lower P-type semiconductor region, a P ⁇ type semiconductor substrate, an N ⁇ type semiconductor region, and a first N + semiconductor region
- the current flowing through the current path 2 is smaller than the current flowing through the current path 1 due to the large lateral resistance of the P- type semiconductor substrate.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a semiconductor device capable of improving the resistance to static electricity.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor device capable of suppressing the breakdown of a gate insulating film.
- a semiconductor device comprises:
- a second semiconductor region of a second conductivity type formed on the first semiconductor region; a surface region of the second semiconductor region formed along an outer periphery of the second semiconductor region; A third semiconductor region of the first conductivity type having a higher impurity concentration than the semiconductor region;
- a fourth semiconductor region of a first conductivity type formed to be adjacent to the lower surface of the third semiconductor region and having a higher impurity concentration than the first semiconductor region;
- the fourth semiconductor region is formed in the first semiconductor region and the second semiconductor region, and is formed so as to extend toward the fifth semiconductor region more than the third semiconductor region.
- the fourth semiconductor region is formed such that a potential difference between the control electrode and the fifth semiconductor region below the control electrode is reduced when negative static electricity is applied to the first electrode. May be done.
- the fourth semiconductor region may face the fifth semiconductor region via the second semiconductor region.
- the fourth semiconductor region may be formed to extend to the first electrode side more than the fifth semiconductor region.
- a second conductivity type seventh semiconductor region having a higher impurity concentration than the second semiconductor region is further provided in a surface region of the second semiconductor region,
- the seventh semiconductor region may be electrically connected to the first electrode.
- the fifth semiconductor region may be formed in a closed ring so as to surround the seventh semiconductor region, and the third semiconductor region may be formed in a closed ring so as to surround the fifth semiconductor region.
- An eighth semiconductor region of a first conductivity type which is formed in a surface region of the fifth semiconductor region and has a higher impurity concentration than the fifth semiconductor region, is further provided.
- the eighth semiconductor region may be electrically connected to a back gate electrode.
- a semiconductor device comprises:
- a first conductivity type third semiconductor region formed in a surface region of the second semiconductor region along an outer periphery of the second semiconductor region and having a higher impurity concentration than the first semiconductor region.
- a fourth semiconductor region of a first conductivity type formed to be adjacent to the lower surface of the third semiconductor region and having a higher impurity concentration than the first semiconductor region;
- the projecting piece of the fourth semiconductor region has a small potential difference between the control electrode and the fifth semiconductor region below the control electrode when negative static electricity is applied to the first electrode. It may be formed as follows.
- the upper surface of the projecting piece of the fourth semiconductor region may face the lower surface of the fifth semiconductor region.
- a second conductivity type seventh semiconductor region having a higher impurity concentration than the second semiconductor region is further provided in a surface region of the second semiconductor region,
- the seventh semiconductor region may be electrically connected to the first electrode.
- An eighth semiconductor region of a first conductivity type which is formed in a surface region of the fifth semiconductor region and has a higher impurity concentration than the fifth semiconductor region, is further provided.
- the eighth semiconductor region may be electrically connected to a back gate electrode.
- the fifth semiconductor region includes a region including the sixth semiconductor region and the eighth semiconductor region and a region not including the sixth semiconductor region and the eighth semiconductor region. And may be formed apart from each other.
- the fifth semiconductor region does not include the sixth semiconductor region and the eighth semiconductor region.
- a projecting piece of the fourth semiconductor region may be formed below the region.
- the projecting piece of the fourth semiconductor region may be formed to extend toward the first electrode from the fifth semiconductor region.
- the projecting piece of the fourth semiconductor region may not be formed below a region of the fifth semiconductor region including the sixth semiconductor region and the eighth semiconductor region.
- the fifth semiconductor region includes a region including the sixth semiconductor region and the eighth semiconductor region so as to surround the seventh semiconductor region, and a region including the sixth semiconductor region and the eighth semiconductor. Areas without areas are arranged alternately and spaced apart,
- the third semiconductor region may be formed in a closed ring so as to surround the fifth semiconductor region.
- a high-voltage resistance element may be provided.
- the resistance to static electricity can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a sectional view of a semiconductor device according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of the semiconductor device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a semiconductor device according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is an AO sectional view in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of BO in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 6 is a plan view of a semiconductor device according to a third embodiment.
- the semiconductor device is a high-voltage lateral MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor).
- FIGS. 1 and 2 are views showing a semiconductor device including a high-withstand-voltage lateral MOSFET according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Although a large number of semiconductor elements are formed on the semiconductor device, they are omitted in FIGS. 1 and 2.
- the semiconductor device includes a P ⁇ type semiconductor substrate 15, an N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21, a first N + type semiconductor region 22,
- the semiconductor device includes a semiconductor region 19, a P + type semiconductor region 12, a second N + type semiconductor region 23, an upper P type semiconductor region 13, and a lower P type semiconductor region 14.
- the P- type semiconductor substrate 15 is formed of a P-type silicon semiconductor substrate formed by diffusing a P-type impurity such as boron (B) or gallium (Ga) of the first conductivity type. Have been.
- the P-type semiconductor substrate 15 is not limited to silicon, and may be formed by diffusing boron or the like into gallium or the like.
- the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 is formed on the surface of the P ⁇ type semiconductor substrate 15 by, for example, epitaxy.
- the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 is of a second conductivity type, for example, phosphorus.
- an N-type silicon semiconductor region including N-type impurities such as arsenic (As) is formed.
- the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 is not limited to silicon, and may be composed of a compound such as gallium arsenide. This N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 functions as a drain region.
- the first N + type semiconductor region 22 is formed in a closed ring shape in the surface region of the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 functioning as a drain region.
- the first N + type semiconductor region 22 may be formed in an island shape (island shape) such as a circular shape in the surface region of the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21.
- the first N + type semiconductor region 22 is composed of an N type semiconductor region containing N type impurities such as phosphorus (P) and arsenic (As), and has a higher N type impurity concentration than the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21. I do.
- the drain electrode 2 is electrically connected to the first N + type semiconductor region 22, and the first N + type semiconductor region 22 functions as a drain contact region.
- the P-type semiconductor region 19 is formed in a closed ring on the surface region of the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 so as to surround the first N + type semiconductor region 22.
- the P-type semiconductor region 19 is made of, for example, a P-type semiconductor formed by diffusing a P-type impurity such as boron (B) and gallium (Ga).
- the P-type semiconductor region 19 has a higher P-type impurity concentration than the P-type semiconductor substrate 15. This P-type semiconductor region 19 functions as a channel formation region.
- the P + type semiconductor region 12 is formed in a surface region of the P type semiconductor region 19.
- the P + type semiconductor region 12 is composed of a P-type semiconductor formed by diffusing a P-type impurity such as boron (B) or gallium (Ga), and has a higher P-type impurity than the P-type semiconductor region 19 or the like. Has a concentration.
- the back gate electrode 5 is electrically connected to the P + type semiconductor region 12, and the P + type semiconductor region 12 functions as a back gate contact region.
- the second N + type semiconductor region 23 is formed in the surface region of the P type semiconductor region 19.
- the second N + type semiconductor region 23 is made of an N type semiconductor including N type impurities such as phosphorus (P) and arsenic (As), and has a higher N type impurity concentration than the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21.
- the source electrode 4 is electrically connected to the second N + type semiconductor region 23, and the second N + type semiconductor region 23 functions as a source contact region.
- the gate electrode 3 is formed via a gate insulating film 31 composed of a film, a silicon nitride film, or the like. When a voltage equal to or higher than the threshold voltage is applied to the gate electrode 3, a channel is formed.
- the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 is formed so as to surround the P-type semiconductor region 19.
- the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 is formed in the surface region of the N-type semiconductor region 21 (P-type semiconductor substrate 15), and is formed by diffusing P-type impurities such as boron (B) and gallium (Ga). Composed of P-type semiconductors. Upper P-type semiconductor region 13 has a higher P-type impurity concentration than P-type semiconductor substrate 15.
- the ground electrode 1 is electrically connected to the upper P-type semiconductor region 13, and the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 functions as a ground region.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed below the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 so that the upper surface thereof is in contact with the lower surface of the upper P-type semiconductor region 13.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed so as to extend to the P-type semiconductor region 19 side from the upper P-type semiconductor region 13. That is, the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed such that the downward force of the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 also extends toward the first N + type semiconductor region 22 (P-type semiconductor region 19).
- the potential difference between the gate electrode 3 and the P-type semiconductor region 19 thereunder can be reduced in a state where negative static electricity is applied to the drain electrode 2.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed such that the downward force of the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 also extends to below the P-type semiconductor region 19, and , P-type semiconductor region 19.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed by, for example, buried diffusion.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed by diffusing a P-type impurity such as boron (B) or gallium (Ga) into the surface region of the P-type semiconductor substrate 15 to form a region.
- a P-type impurity such as boron (B) or gallium (Ga)
- the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 is epitaxially grown on the semiconductor substrate 15, the P ⁇ type impurity is diffused to the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 side, so that the P ⁇ type semiconductor substrate 15 and the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 are diffused. Formed within.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 has a higher P-type impurity concentration than the P ⁇ -type semiconductor substrate 15.
- the current path I-1 constituted by the P + -type semiconductor region 12, the P-type semiconductor region 19, the N ⁇ -type semiconductor region 21, and the first N + -type semiconductor region 22, and the upper P-type semiconductor A current flows through a current path I-2 including the region 13 and the lower P-type semiconductor region 14, the P-type semiconductor substrate 15, the N-type semiconductor region 21, and the first N + semiconductor region 22.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 extends to the P-type semiconductor region 19 side more than the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 (in the present embodiment, extends to below the P-type semiconductor region 19). ) Is formed.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 has a higher P-type impurity concentration than the P-type semiconductor substrate 15 and has a lower resistance than the P-type semiconductor substrate 15. Accordingly, the resistance value of the current path I-2 is reduced by the extent that the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is extended, and negative static electricity is applied to the drain electrode 2 (positive potential is applied to the ground electrode 1). In this case, the current flowing in the current path I2 relatively increases, and conversely, the current flowing in the current path I1 relatively decreases. As a result, the potential difference between the gate electrode 3 and the P-type semiconductor region 19 below the gate electrode 3 decreases, and the breakdown of the gate insulating film 31 can be prevented.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed so as to extend below the P-type semiconductor region 19!
- the resistance value of I 2 is smaller than the resistance value of the current path I 1. Therefore, when negative static electricity is applied to the drain electrode 2, the current flowing through the current path I1 becomes relatively small, and the potential difference generated between the gate electrode 3 and the P-type semiconductor region 19 thereunder is reduced. Become smaller. As a result, the breakdown of the gate insulating film 31 can be favorably suppressed. In addition, the resistance to negative static electricity can be improved without changing various characteristics such as the size and withstand voltage of other elements.
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a semiconductor device including a high-withstand-voltage lateral MOSFET according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of AO in FIG. 3
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of BO in FIG.
- the difference between the semiconductor device according to the present embodiment and the semiconductor device according to the first embodiment is that there are two types of P-type semiconductor regions 19 and that the shape of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is correspondingly different. A detailed description of portions having the same configuration as in the first embodiment will be omitted.
- the first N + type semiconductor region 22 is formed in a closed ring around the point O so as to surround the first N + type semiconductor region 22.
- the P-type semiconductor regions 19a and 19b are formed alternately and intermittently.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed in a closed annular shape and includes a plurality of projecting pieces 14a.
- the upper P-type semiconductor region 13 is formed in a closed ring shape so as to surround the first N + type semiconductor region 22 and the P-type semiconductor regions 19a and 19b.
- the first N + type semiconductor region 22 may be formed in the surface region of the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 21 in an island shape (a land shape) such as a circular shape.
- the protrusion 14a of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed below the P-type semiconductor region 19a, but is not formed below the P-type semiconductor region 19b. Therefore, the P-type semiconductor region
- the P-type semiconductor region 19a has, in its surface region, a P + type semiconductor region 12 functioning as a knock gate contact region of the first embodiment, and a source contact region. No functioning second N + semiconductor region 23 is provided. Further, the side surface of the P-type semiconductor region 19a is formed to be adjacent to the upper P-type semiconductor region 13. Further, the lower surface of the P-type semiconductor region 19a is in contact with the upper surface of the projecting piece 14a of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14.
- the P-type semiconductor region 19b is different from the P + -type semiconductor region 12 functioning as the region outside the back gate contour, similarly to the first embodiment.
- a second N + type semiconductor region 23 functioning as a source contact region, and is formed so as to be separated from the upper P-type semiconductor region 13.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is not formed below the P-type semiconductor region 19b.
- the protruding piece 14 a of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed so as to extend more toward the drain electrode 2 (the first N + type semiconductor region 22) than the upper P-type semiconductor region 13.
- the P-type semiconductor region 19 is extended so that the extended end of the protruding piece 14a projects beyond the end of the P-type semiconductor region 19 on the drain electrode 2 side.
- the portion 14b of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 where the protruding portion 14a is not formed is formed so as not to extend toward the drain electrode 2 side than the protruding portion 14a, and in this embodiment, the upper P-type It is formed almost similarly to the semiconductor region 13.
- the projecting piece 14a of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed below the P-type semiconductor region 19a, the projecting portion 14a is formed in the same manner as in the first embodiment.
- the resistance value of the current path I2 is reduced by the extension of the one part 14a. Therefore, when negative static electricity is applied to the drain electrode 2 (positive potential is applied to the ground electrode 1), the current flowing in the current path I2 relatively increases, and conversely, the current flowing in the current path I1 is increased. The flowing current decreases relatively. As a result, the potential difference between the gate electrode 3 and the P-type semiconductor region 19 below the gate electrode 3 becomes small, and the breakdown of the gate insulating film 31 can be prevented.
- the resistance value of the current path 2 can be further reduced.
- the resistance value of the current path I2 is It becomes smaller than the resistance value of path I1.
- the current flowing through the current path 1 becomes relatively small, and the potential difference between the gate electrode 3 and the P-type semiconductor region 19 thereunder is reduced. Becomes smaller.
- the breakdown of the gate insulating film 31 can be favorably suppressed.
- lower P-type semiconductor region 14 can be formed thicker, the resistance value of current path 2 can be further reduced, and gate insulating film 31 is broken. Can be further suppressed.
- lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed below P-type semiconductor region 19b, so that high breakdown voltage design and the like can be easily performed. it can.
- FIG. 6 shows a semiconductor device having a high breakdown voltage lateral MOSFET according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view of an apparatus. Although a large number of semiconductor elements are formed on the semiconductor device in this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, they are omitted in FIG.
- the difference between the semiconductor device according to the present embodiment and the semiconductor device according to the second embodiment is that a high-voltage resistance element is provided. Detailed description of portions having the same configuration as that of the second embodiment will be omitted.
- a cutout portion 13a is provided in a part of upper P-type semiconductor region 13, and a drain region is formed through cutout portion 13a.
- the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 121 is formed in a band shape on the outer peripheral side of the upper P type semiconductor region 13. Further, an N + type semiconductor region 125 is formed at the terminal portion of the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 121 formed in a band shape.
- the N ⁇ -type semiconductor region 121 formed in a band shape is surrounded by the upper P-type semiconductor region 113 and functions as a high-voltage resistance element.
- the projecting piece 14a of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 is formed below the P-type semiconductor region 19a, similar to the second embodiment, The destruction of the gate insulating film 31 can be prevented.
- the N ⁇ type semiconductor region 121 can function as a high-voltage resistance element.
- the third embodiment in addition to the effects of the second embodiment, it can be combined with a high-voltage resistance element.
- the resistance value of the force current path I 2 formed so that the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 extends below the P-type semiconductor region 19 is the current path I 1
- the resistance value is smaller than the resistance value, it may be formed so as to extend more toward the P-type semiconductor region 19 than the upper P-type semiconductor region 13.
- the potential difference between the gate electrode 3 and the P-type semiconductor region 19 thereunder is reduced, and the breakdown of the gate insulating film 31 can be prevented.
- the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 on the first N + type semiconductor region 22 side (drain electrode 2 side) End of Is preferably extended to the drain electrode 2 side from the center of the P-type semiconductor region 19 functioning as a channel forming region.
- the end of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 on the side of the drain electrode 2 is extended so as to be located closer to the drain electrode 2 than the end of the P-type semiconductor region 19 on the side of the drain electrode.
- the extended end of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 protrudes 2 / zm or more, preferably 10 / zm or more from the end of the P-type semiconductor region 19 on the drain electrode 2 side. Thus, it is preferable to extend to the drain electrode 2 side.
- the P-type semiconductor region 19a is formed on the projection 14a of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14, but the projection 14a A configuration in which the P-type semiconductor region 19a is not formed on the upper side may be employed. Also, the projecting piece 14a may be formed below the P-type semiconductor region 19a via the N-type semiconductor region 21.
- the portion 14b of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 where the projecting piece 14a is not formed is formed almost in the same manner as the upper P-type semiconductor region 13. Then, V is formed so that it does not extend to the drain electrode 2 side than the protruding portion 14a!
- the portion 14b of the lower P-type semiconductor region 14 where the protruding piece portion 14a is not formed may be extended so that its end is closer to the drain electrode 2 than the center of the P-type semiconductor region 19. No.
- the N- type semiconductor region 21 is formed by an epitaxy growth method
- the P-type semiconductor region 19 is formed by diffusing a P-type impurity. If so, it may be formed by another method.
- the present invention has been described by taking as an example the case where the semiconductor substrate as the first semiconductor region is the P- type semiconductor substrate 15, but may be an N-type semiconductor substrate. In this case, the conductivity type of each semiconductor region is configured to be opposite.
- the present invention is useful for a semiconductor device, particularly, a semiconductor device having a high breakdown voltage lateral MOSFET.
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