Self-protected LDMOS output device with embedded SCR to improve ESD robustness in 0.25-μm 60-V BCD process

Yu Ching Huang, Chia Tsen Dai, Ming-Dou Ker

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    Abstract

    For high-voltage output driver, the lateral DMOS (LDMOS) is often used for both output function operation and self-protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. In this work, a new structure of LDMOS output device with embedded SCR has been proposed and verified in a 0.25-μm 60-V BCD process. This new structure, with additional p+ and n+ implantation regions added between the drain contact and poly-gate of LDMOS, can keep it stably in the high-current holding region after snapback. By using this structure, the LDMOS can provide high enough self-protected ESD robustness for applications in the high-voltage output drivers.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages116-119
    Number of pages4
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 27 May 2013
    Event2013 IEEE International Symposium on Next-Generation Electronics, ISNE 2013 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan
    Duration: 25 Feb 201326 Feb 2013

    Conference

    Conference2013 IEEE International Symposium on Next-Generation Electronics, ISNE 2013
    Country/TerritoryTaiwan
    CityKaohsiung
    Period25/02/1326/02/13

    Keywords

    • Electrostatic discharges (ESD)
    • lateral diffused MOS (LDMOS)
    • silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR)

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