Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor structure, wherein the semiconductor structure includes an oxide definition region, a plurality of metal gate structures and a plurality of S/D contacts. The oxide definition region is disposed over a semiconductor substrate and surrounded by insulating regions. The plurality of metal gate structures are disposed on an N-well or a P-well manufactured on the semiconductor substrate. The plurality of S/D contacts are disposed on the N-well or the P-well manufactured on the semiconductor substrate. In addition, the plurality of metal gate structures, the plurality of S/D contacts and the at least one dummy gate structure are within the oxide definition region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a dummy fin structure disposed over a substrate, a dummy gate structure disposed over a part of the dummy fin structure, a first interlayer dielectric layer in which the dummy gate structure is embedded, a second interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the first interlayer dielectric layer, and a resistor wire formed of a conductive material and embedded in the second interlayer dielectric layer. The resistor wire overlaps the dummy gate structure in plan view.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate, first and second well regions, first and second gate-all-around (GAA) field-effect transistor devices and a first dielectric layer. The first and second well regions are arranged in the semiconductor substrate and separated from each other. Top and bottom surfaces of the first and second well regions are aligned with top and bottom surfaces of the semiconductor substrate. The first and second GAA field-effect transistor devices are formed over the first and second well regions. A first gate structure of the first GAA field-effect transistor device is electrically connected to a power supply terminal. The first epitaxial source/drain features of the first GAA field-effect transistor are electrically connected to the second gate structure of the second GAA field-effect transistor.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a dummy fin structure disposed over a substrate, a dummy gate structure disposed over a part of the dummy fin structure, a first interlayer dielectric layer in which the dummy gate structure is embedded, a second interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the first interlayer dielectric layer, and a resistor wire formed of a conductive material and embedded in the second interlayer dielectric layer. The resistor wire overlaps the dummy gate structure in plan view.

Abstract: A method for designing an integrated circuit layout includes: generating an analog standard cell library and designing the integrated circuit layout by using at least the analog standard cell library, where the step of generating the analog standard cell library includes creating a target analog standard cell that is included in the analog standard cell library and does not violate layout rules of digital standard cells. Another method for designing an integrated circuit layout includes: generating a mixed-signal standard cell library and designing the integrated circuit layout by using at least the mixed-signal standard cell library, where the step of generating the mixed-signal standard cell library includes creating a target mixed-signal standard cell that is included in the mixed-signal standard cell library and does not violate layout rules of digital standard cells.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures of Schottky devices are provided. An N-type well region and a P-type well region are formed over a P-type semiconductor substrate. A first active region is formed over the P-type well region, and includes a plurality of first fins. A second active region is formed over the N-type well region, and includes a plurality of second fins. A third active region is formed over the N-type well region, and includes a plurality of third fins. A plurality of electrodes are formed over the third active region. The electrodes, the first source/drain features and the second source/drain features are formed in the same level. An emitter region of a Schottky BJT is formed by the electrodes, a base region of the Schottky BJT is formed by the N-type well region, and a collector region of the Schottky BJT is formed by the P-type semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Bipolar junction transistor (BJT) structures are provided. First and second well regions are formed over a dielectric layer. A plurality of first and second gate-all-around (GAA) field-effect transistors are formed over a first well region. A plurality of third GAA field-effect transistors are formed over the second well region. Source/drain features of the first and third GAA field-effect transistors and the second well region have a first conductivity type. Source/drain features of the second GAA field-effect transistors and the first well region have a second conductivity type that is different from the first conductivity type. A first PN junction of a first BJT device is formed between the source/drain features of the first GAA field-effect transistors and the first well region, and a second PN junction of the first BJT device is formed between the first well region and the second well region.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a logic cell. The logic cell includes a first transistor and a second transistor. The first transistor includes a first gate structure extending in a first direction and overlapping a first semiconductor fin. The second transistor includes a second gate structure extending in the first direction and overlapping the first semiconductor fin and a second semiconductor fin. The first and second semiconductor fins extend in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction. The first and second transistors share a source/drain region, and one end of the first gate structure is formed between the first and second semiconductor fins.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) are provided. A first active region of a collection region is formed over a first P-type well region. Second and third active regions of a base region are formed over an N-type well region. A fourth active region of an emitter region is formed over a second P-type well region. The first active region includes a plurality of first fins and a plurality of first source/drain features epitaxially grown on the first fins. Each of the second and third active regions includes a plurality of second fins and a plurality of second source/drain features epitaxially grown on the second fins. The fourth active region includes a plurality of third fins and a plurality of third source/drain features epitaxially grown on the third fins. The second and third active regions are disposed on opposite sides of the fourth active region.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to semiconductor structures and methods that improve breakdown characteristics in finFET device designs, while retaining cost effectiveness for integration into the process flow. The semiconductor structure includes an extended lightly-doped-drain (LDD) region formed on a source/drain structure. The extended LDD regions provide extra separation between source and drain regions, which in turn provides for an increased source to drain resistance. The increased source to drain resistance improves the breakdown voltage of the semiconductor device, and significantly reduces its susceptibility to latch-up. The source to drain resistance may be tuned by adjusting the length of epi block regions, and may also be tuned by selecting desired doping profiles for the LDD and source/drain regions. The length of epi block regions may also be adjusted to maintain high uniformity of epitaxial growth in the S/D regions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a processing circuit including logic cells and a thermal sensor. The thermal sensor is positioned within the logic cells and surrounded by the logic cells, and the logic cells and the thermal sensor are all implemented by core devices.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to integrated circuits, and more particularly to low-bias voltage reference circuits. The voltage reference circuits are capable of providing highly-accurate and temperature-insensitive outputs. Specifically, the present disclosure provides complementary-to-absolute-temperature circuits with low process variation and tunable temperature coefficient.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to semiconductor structures and methods that improve breakdown characteristics in finFET device designs, while retaining cost effectiveness for integration into the process flow. The semiconductor structure includes an extended lightly-doped-drain (LDD) region formed on a source/drain structure. The extended LDD regions provide extra separation between source and drain regions, which in turn provides for an increased source to drain resistance. The increased source to drain resistance improves the breakdown voltage of the semiconductor device, and significantly reduces its susceptibility to latch-up. The source to drain resistance may be tuned by adjusting the length of epi block regions, and may also be tuned by selecting desired doping profiles for the LDD and source/drain regions. The length of epi block regions may also be adjusted to maintain high uniformity of epitaxial growth in the S/D regions.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to semiconductor structures and methods that improve breakdown characteristics in finFET device designs, while retaining cost effectiveness for integration into the process flow. The semiconductor structure includes an extended lightly-doped-drain (LDD) region formed on a source/drain structure. The extended LDD regions provide extra separation between source and drain regions, which in turn provides for an increased source to drain resistance. The increased source to drain resistance improves the breakdown voltage of the semiconductor device, and significantly reduces its susceptibility to latch-up. The source to drain resistance may be tuned by adjusting the length of epi block regions, and may also be tuned by selecting desired doping profiles for the LDD and source/drain regions. The length of epi block regions may also be adjusted to maintain high uniformity of epitaxial growth in the S/D regions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a dummy fin structure disposed over a substrate, a dummy gate structure disposed over a part of the dummy fin structure, a first interlayer dielectric layer in which the dummy gate structure is embedded, a second interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the first interlayer dielectric layer, and a resistor wire formed of a conductive material and embedded in the second interlayer dielectric layer. The resistor wire overlaps the dummy gate structure in plan view.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a dummy fin structure disposed over a substrate, a dummy gate structure disposed over a part of the dummy fin structure, a first interlayer dielectric layer in which the dummy gate structure is embedded, a second interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the first interlayer dielectric layer, and a resistor wire formed of a conductive material and embedded in the second interlayer dielectric layer. The resistor wire overlaps the dummy gate structure in plan view.

Abstract: A method includes forming a gate stack over a semiconductor fin, wherein the semiconductor fin forms a ring, and etching a portion of the semiconductor fin not covered by the gate stack to form a recess. The method further includes performing an epitaxy to grow an epitaxy semiconductor region from the recess, forming a first contact plug overlying and electrically coupled to the epitaxy semiconductor region, and forming a second contact plug, wherein the second contact plug is overlying and electrically coupled to the gate stack.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a dummy fin structure disposed over a substrate, a dummy gate structure disposed over a part of the dummy fin structure, a first interlayer dielectric layer in which the dummy gate structure is embedded, a second interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the first interlayer dielectric layer, and a resistor wire formed of a conductive material and embedded in the second interlayer dielectric layer. The resistor wire overlaps the dummy gate structure in plan view.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to integrated circuits, and more particularly to low-bias voltage reference circuits. The voltage reference circuits are capable of providing highly-accurate and temperature-insensitive outputs. Specifically, the present disclosure provides complementary-to-absolute-temperature circuits with low process variation and tunable temperature coefficient.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a dummy fin structure disposed over a substrate, a dummy gate structure disposed over a part of the dummy fin structure, a first interlayer dielectric layer in which the dummy gate structure is embedded, a second interlayer dielectric layer disposed over the first interlayer dielectric layer, and a resistor wire formed of a conductive material and embedded in the second interlayer dielectric layer. The resistor wire overlaps the dummy gate structure in plan view.