Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor structure that includes an asymmetric lateral bipolar junction transistor (BJT). The BJT includes an emitter, a base, a collector extension and a collector arranged side-by-side (i.e., laterally) across a semiconductor layer. The emitter, collector and collector extension have a first type conductivity with the collector extension having a lower conductivity level than either the emitter or the collector. The base has a second type conductivity that is different from the first type conductivity. With such a lateral configuration, the BJT can be easily integrated with CMOS devices on advanced SOI technology platforms. With such an asymmetric configuration and, particularly, given the inclusion of the collector extension but not an emitter extension, the BJT can achieve a relatively high collector-emitter breakdown voltage (Vbr-CEO) without a significant risk of leakage currents at high voltages. Also disclosed are method embodiments for forming such a semiconductor structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor structure including at least one bipolar junction transistor (BJT), which is uniquely configured so that fabrication of the BJT can be readily integrated with fabrication of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) devices on an advanced silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer. The BJT has an emitter, a base, and a collector laid out horizontally across an insulator layer and physically separated. Extension regions extend laterally between the emitter and the base and between the base and the collector and are doped to provide junctions between the emitter and the base and between the base and the collector. Gate structures are on the extension regions. The emitter, base, and collector are contacted. Optionally, the gate structures and a substrate below the insulator layer are contacted and can be biased to optimize BJT performance. Optionally, the structure further includes one or more CMOS devices. Also disclosed is a method of forming the structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to high voltage diode structures and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a diode structure composed of first well of a first dopant type in a substrate; and a well ring structure of the first dopant type in the substrate which completely surrounds the first well of the first dopant type, and spaced a distance “x” from the first well to cut a leakage path to a shallower second well of a second dopant type.

Abstract: One illustrative Schottky diode disclosed herein includes a semiconductor substrate, an anode region and a cathode region. The anode region includes a plurality of first fins with a first vertical height formed in the anode region, wherein an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate is exposed within the anode region. The cathode region includes a plurality of second fins with a second vertical height that is greater than the first vertical height. The device also includes a conductive structure that contacts and engages at least an upper surface of the plurality of first fins in the anode region.

Abstract: A structure includes a semiconductor fin; a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in the semiconductor fin; a first doping region about the first source/drain region, defining a channel region in the semiconductor fin; and a second doping region about the second source/drain region, defining a drain extension in the semiconductor fin. A gate structure is over the channel region and the drain extension. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer, a first metal layer adjacent a second metal layer over the gate dielectric layer, and a contiguous gate conductor over the first metal layer and the second metal layer. One of the metal layers is over the channel region and the other is over the drain extension. The metal layers may have different thicknesses and/or work functions, to improve transconductance and RF performance of an LDMOS FinFET including the structure.

Abstract: A structure includes a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in a semiconductor body; and a trench isolation between the first and second source/drain regions in the semiconductor body. A first doping region is about the first source/drain region, a second doping region about the second source/drain region, and the trench isolation is within the second doping region. A third doping region is adjacent to the first doping region and extend partially into the second doping region to create a charge trap section. A gate conductor of a gate structure is over the trench isolation and the first, second, and third doping regions. The charge trap section creates a charge controlled e-fuse operable by applying a stress voltage to the gate conductor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) structure and related method. A BJT according to the disclosure may include a base over a semiconductor substrate. A collector is over the semiconductor substrate and laterally abuts a first horizontal end of the base. An emitter is over the semiconductor substrate and laterally abuts a second horizontal end of the base opposite the first horizontal end. A horizontal interface between the emitter and the base is smaller than a horizontal interface between the collector and the base.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to gate controlled transistors and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: an emitter region; a collector region; base regions on opposing sides of the emitter region and the collector region; and a gate structure composed of a body region and leg regions, the body region being located between the base regions on opposing sides of the emitter region and the collector region, and the leg regions isolating the base regions from both the emitter region and the collector region.

Abstract: A structure includes a semiconductor-on-insulator (SOI) substrate including a semiconductor substrate, a buried insulator layer over the semiconductor substrate, and an SOI layer over the buried insulator layer. At least one polycrystalline active region fill shape is in the SOI layer. A polycrystalline isolation region may be in the semiconductor substrate under the buried insulator layer. The at least one polycrystalline active region fill shape is laterally aligned over the polycrystalline isolation region, where provided. Where provided, the polycrystalline isolation region may extend to different depths in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A structure includes a semiconductor fin; a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in the semiconductor fin; a first doping region about the first source/drain region, defining a channel region in the semiconductor fin; and a second doping region about the second source/drain region, defining a drain extension in the semiconductor fin. A gate structure is over the channel region and the drain extension. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer, a first metal layer adjacent a second metal layer over the gate dielectric layer, and a contiguous gate conductor over the first metal layer and the second metal layer. One of the metal layers is over the channel region and the other is over the drain extension. The metal layers may have different thicknesses and/or work functions, to improve transconductance and RF performance of an LDMOS FinFET including the structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided, which includes a substrate, an active region, source and drain regions, first and second gate structures, and a contact structure. The active region is arranged over the substrate and the source and drain regions are arranged in the active region. The first and second gate structures abut upon the active region. The first gate structure is arranged between the source and drain regions and the second gate structure is arranged between the first gate structure and the drain region. The contact structure is arranged over the active region electrically coupling the first gate structure.

Abstract: A structure includes a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in a semiconductor body; and a trench isolation between the first and second source/drain regions in the semiconductor body. A first doping region is about the first source/drain region, a second doping region about the second source/drain region, and the trench isolation is within the second doping region. A third doping region is adjacent to the first doping region and extend partially into the second doping region to create a charge trap section. A gate conductor of a gate structure is over the trench isolation and the first, second, and third doping regions. The charge trap section creates a charge controlled e-fuse operable by applying a stress voltage to the gate conductor.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is disclosed including a semiconductor layer, a first well doped with dopants of a first conductivity type defined in the semiconductor layer, a second well doped with dopants of a second conductivity type different than the first conductivity type defined in the semiconductor layer adjacent the first well to define a PN junction between the first and second wells, and an isolation structure positioned in the second well. The semiconductor device also includes a first source/drain region positioned in the first well, a second source/drain region positioned in the second well adjacent a first side of the isolation structure, a doped region positioned in the second well adjacent a second side of the isolation structure, and a gate structure positioned above the semiconductor layer, wherein the gate structure vertically overlaps a portion of the doped region.

Abstract: A device includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface. A first doping well having a first part and a second part is located in the substrate. An undoped moat is in the substrate between the first doping well and a second doping well. A diode includes an anode with an increased first doping concentration region in the first doping well and a cathode with an increased second doping concentration region in the second doping well. An isolation region is in the first doping well having a first portion proximate the top surface and a second portion distal to the top surface. A gap made of an undoped region is in the first doping well between the first part and the second part. The gap is located between the distal portion of the isolation region and the bottom surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an integrated circuit (IC) structure, including: a semiconductor base on a first portion of a raised region of an insulative layer; a first inner emitter/collector (E/C) material on a second portion of the raised region of the insulative layer, wherein the inner E/C material is directly horizontally between the semiconductor base and a sidewall of the raised region; and a first outer E/C material on a first non-raised region of the insulative layer, wherein an upper portion of the first outer E/C material is adjacent the first inner E/C material.

Abstract: One illustrative method of forming heterojunction bipolar devices includes, among other things, forming a first gate structure above an active semiconductor layer, forming a second gate structure adjacent a first side of the first gate structure, forming a third gate structure adjacent a second side of the first gate structure, forming an emitter of a bipolar transistor in the active semiconductor layer between the first gate structure and the second gate structure, forming a collector of the bipolar transistor in the active semiconductor layer between the first gate structure and the third gate structure, and forming a first base contact contacting the active region adjacent an end of the first gate structure, wherein a portion of the active semiconductor layer positioned under the first gate structure defines a base of the bipolar transistor.

Abstract: An illustrative device includes a transistor including a first set of fins defined above a substrate, a second set of fins defined above the substrate, and a gate structure embedded in the substrate between the first set of fins and the second set of fins, wherein the first set of fins and the second set of fins are doped with a first dopant type and the substrate is doped with a second dopant type different than the first dopant type.

Abstract: Structures for a heterojunction bipolar transistor and methods of forming a structure for a heterojunction bipolar transistor. A base layer is positioned in a cavity in a semiconductor layer, a first terminal is coupled to the base layer, and a second terminal is coupled to a portion of the semiconductor layer. The second terminal is laterally spaced from the first terminal, and the portion of the semiconductor layer is laterally positioned between the second terminal and the base layer.

Abstract: Structures for a heterojunction bipolar transistor and methods of forming a structure for a heterojunction bipolar transistor. A first portion of a first semiconductor layer defines an emitter, a first portion of a second semiconductor layer defines a collector, and a base includes respective second portions of the first and second semiconductor layers that are laterally positioned between the first portion of the first semiconductor layer and the first portion of the second semiconductor layer. The first portion of the first semiconductor layer has a first thickness, and the first portion of the second semiconductor layer has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness. The first portion and the second portion of the first semiconductor layer adjoin at a first junction having the first thickness. The first portion and the second portion of the second semiconductor layer adjoin at a second junction having the second thickness.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide an integrated circuit (IC) structure, including: a semiconductor base on a first portion of a raised region of an insulative layer; a first inner emitter/collector (E/C) material on a second portion of the raised region of the insulative layer, wherein the inner E/C material is directly horizontally between the semiconductor base and a sidewall of the raised region; and a first outer E/C material on a first non-raised region of the insulative layer, wherein an upper portion of the first outer E/C material is adjacent the first inner E/C material.