Novel high voltage LDMOS using a variable fermi-potential field plate for best switching FOM and reliability tradeoff

In this paper, we discuss the fundamental design tradeoff among specific on-resistance (R
_{on, sp}
), gate charge (C
_gg
), quasi-saturation, and reliability characteristics for an integrated high voltage LDMOS. A novel patterned gate design is proposed and implemented in a 120V-rated NLDMOS. Optimal design characteristics are demonstrated with 30% improvement in switching FOM (R
_{on, sp}
*Q
_gg
) and a robust I
_{d, lin}
shift passing 15 years lifetime specification. The new design technique is proven to significantly improve the high voltage LDMOS design tradeoff.