Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a silicon-controlled-rectifier (SCR). The SCR includes a longitudinal silicon fin extending between an anode and a cathode and including a junction region there between. One or more first transverse fins traverses the longitudinal fin at one or more respective tapping points positioned between the anode and the junction region. Other devices and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device and a method for mounting a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die to a substrate are disclosed. In some embodiments, the flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device includes a substrate and a flexible integrated circuit die coupled to the substrate in a substantially vertical orientation with reference to a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Tunnel field effect devices and methods of fabricating tunnel field effect devices are described. In one embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a first drain region of a first conductivity type disposed in a first region of a substrate, a first source region of a second conductivity type disposed in the substrate, the second conductivity type being opposite the first conductivity type, a first channel region electrically coupled between the first source region and the first drain region, the first source region underlying a least a portion of the first channel region, and a first gate stack overlying the first channel region.

Abstract: Embodiments of a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device and a method for mounting a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die to a substrate are disclosed. In some embodiments, the flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device includes a substrate and a flexible integrated circuit die coupled to the substrate in a substantially vertical orientation with reference to a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the semiconductor device includes a first source of a first doping type disposed in a substrate. A first drain of the first doping type is disposed in the substrate. A first gate region is disposed between the first source and the first drain. A first channel region of a second doping type is disposed under the first gate region. The second doping type is opposite to the first doping type. A first extension region of the first doping type is disposed between the first gate and the first drain. The first extension region is part of a first fin disposed in or over the substrate. A first isolation region is disposed between the first extension region and the first drain. A first well region of the first doping type is disposed under the first isolation region. The first well region electrically couples the first extension region with the first drain.

Abstract: A through silicon via is described that has conductivity at high frequencies. In one example, the via includes a channel through at least a portion of a silicon die. A first conductive layer has a first electrical conductivity. A second conductive layer covers the outer surface of the first conductive layer and has a second electrical conductivity higher than the first electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a field-effect device that includes a body region, a first source/drain region of a first conductivity type, a second source/drain region, and a pocket implant region adjacent to the first source/drain region, the pocket implant region being of a second conductivity type, wherein the second conductivity type is different from the first conductivity type. The body region physically contacts the pocket implant region.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor device may include forming a first source/drain region, forming a second source/drain region, forming an active region electrically coupled between the first source/drain region and the second source/drain region, forming a trench disposed between the second source/drain region and at least a portion of the active region, forming a first isolation layer disposed over the bottom and the sidewalls of the trench, forming electrically conductive material disposed over the isolation layer in the trench, forming a second isolation layer disposed over the active region, and forming a gate region disposed over the second isolation layer. The electrically conductive material may be coupled to an electrical contact.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first integrated circuit (IC) die that includes a top layer, a bottom surface, a sidewall surface extending from a top surface of the top layer to the bottom surface, and at least one multi-surface contact pad, a second IC die including a top layer, a bottom surface, a sidewall surface extending from a top surface of the top layer to the bottom surface, and at least one multi-surface contact pad, wherein the second IC die is arranged adjacent to the first IC die, and includes an electrically conductive bond in contact with at least one of the top surface or the side surface of the multi-surface contact pad of the first IC die and the top surface of the multi-surface contact pad of the second IC die.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, a semiconductor device includes a first region having a first doping type, a channel region having the first doping type disposed in the first region, and a retrograde well having a second doping type. The second doping type is opposite to the first doping type. The retrograde well has a shallower layer with a first peak doping and a deeper layer with a second peak doping higher than the first peak doping. The device further includes a drain region having the second doping type over the retrograde well. An extended drain region is disposed in the retrograde well, and couples the channel region with the drain region. An isolation region is disposed between a gate overlap region of the extended drain region and the drain region. A length of the drain region is greater than a depth of the isolation region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ESD protection circuit for an integrated circuit including a drain-extended MOS device and an output pad that requires protection. The ESD protection circuit includes a first diode coupled to the output pad and to a bias voltage rail, a second diode coupled to the output pad and to another bias voltage rail, and an ESD power clamp coupled between the two bias voltage rails. The ESD power clamp is formed as a vertical npn transistor with its base and emitter coupled together. The collector of the npn transistor is formed using an n-well implantation and a DEMOS n-drain extension to produce a snapback-based voltage limiting characteristic. The diodes are formed with a lightly p-doped substrate region over a buried n-type layer, and a p-well implant and an n-well implant separated by intervening substrate. A third diode may be coupled between the two bias voltage rails.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a field-effect device that includes a body region, a first source/drain region of a first conductivity type, a second source/drain region, and a pocket implant region adjacent to the first source/drain region, the pocket implant region being of a second conductivity type, wherein the second conductivity type is different from the first conductivity type. The body region physically contacts the pocket implant region.

Abstract: Embodiments of flow diversion devices (FDDs) are disclosed herein. An FDD may include a body formed of a body material and a plurality of thermally deformable fins arranged along the body. Individual fins of the plurality of fins may include first and second materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion (CTEs). Other embodiments may be disclosed and/or claimed.

Abstract: Embodiments of a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device and a method for mounting a flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die to a substrate are disclosed. In some embodiments, the flexibly-wrapped integrated circuit die device includes a substrate and a flexible integrated circuit die coupled to the substrate in a substantially vertical orientation with reference to a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: In an embodiment of the invention, a semiconductor device includes a first region having a first doping type, a channel region having the first doping type disposed in the first region, and a retrograde well having a second doping type. The second doping type is opposite to the first doping type. The retrograde well has a shallower layer with a first peak doping and a deeper layer with a second peak doping higher than the first peak doping. The device further includes a drain region having the second doping type over the retrograde well. An extended drain region is disposed in the retrograde well, and couples the channel region with the drain region. An isolation region is disposed between a gate overlap region of the extended drain region and the drain region. A length of the drain region is greater than a depth of the isolation region.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ESD protection circuit for an integrated circuit including a drain-extended MOS device and an output pad that requires protection. The ESD protection circuit includes a first diode coupled to the output pad and to a bias voltage rail, a second diode coupled to the output pad and to another bias voltage rail, and an ESD power clamp coupled between the two bias voltage rails. The ESD power clamp is formed as a vertical npn transistor with its base and emitter coupled together. The collector of the npn transistor is formed using an n-well implantation and a DEMOS n-drain extension to produce a snapback-based voltage limiting characteristic. The diodes are formed with a lightly p-doped substrate region over a buried n-type layer, and a p-well implant and an n-well implant separated by intervening substrate. A third diode may be coupled between the two bias voltage rails.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a silicon-controlled-rectifier (SCR). The SCR includes a longitudinal silicon fin extending between an anode and a cathode and including a junction region there between. One or more first transverse fins traverses the longitudinal fin at one or more respective tapping points positioned between the anode and the junction region. Other devices and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a field-effect device that includes a body region, a first source/drain region of a first conductivity type, a second source/drain region, and a pocket implant region adjacent to the first source/drain region, the pocket implant region being of a second conductivity type, wherein the second conductivity type is different from the first conductivity type. The body region physically contacts the pocket implant region.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first integrated circuit (IC) die that includes a top layer, a bottom surface, a sidewall surface extending from a top surface of the top layer to the bottom surface, and at least one multi-surface contact pad, a second IC die including a top layer, a bottom surface, a sidewall surface extending from a top surface of the top layer to the bottom surface, and at least one multi-surface contact pad, wherein the second IC die is arranged adjacent to the first IC die, and includes an electrically conductive bond in contact with at least one of the top surface or the side surface of the multi-surface contact pad of the first IC die and the top surface of the multi-surface contact pad of the second IC die.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a silicon-controlled-rectifier (SCR). The SCR includes a longitudinal silicon fin extending between an anode and a cathode and including a junction region there between. One or more first transverse fins traverses the longitudinal fin at one or more respective tapping points positioned between the anode and the junction region. Other devices and methods are also disclosed.