The boost transistor: A field plate controlled LDMOST

In this work we present a new device: the boost transistor. The boost transistor is an LDMOS transistor that is controlled by a separate field plate boost electrode that reduces the specific on-resistance R
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A. By applying a positive voltage V
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, this electrode creates an accumulation layer in the drain extension of the device. Compared to the single gate device, the boost transistor results in a specific on-resistance R
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A reduction of 15% without requiring any process modification, as is demonstrated by measurements and TCAD simulations. The on-state efficiency with respect to standard LDMOS designs is enhanced and a driving circuit is proposed maintaining the breakdown voltage at 70V.