Self-protected LDMOS output device with embedded SCR to improve ESD robustness in 0.25-μm 60-V BCD process
2013
For high-voltage output driver, the lateral DMOS (LDMOS) is often used for both output function operation and self-protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events. In this work, a new structure of LDMOS output device with embedded SCR has been proposed and verified in a 0.25-μm 60-V BCD process. This new structure, with additional p+ and n+ implantation regions added between the drain contact and poly-gate of LDMOS, can keep it stably in the high-current holding region after snapback. By using this structure, the LDMOS can provide high enough self-protected ESD robustness for applications in the high-voltage output drivers.
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