Fin-based and bipolar electrostatic discharge devices

The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to electrostatic discharge (ESD) devices and methods of manufacture. The structure (ESD device) includes: a bipolar transistor comprising a collector region, an emitter region and a base region; and a lateral ballasti...

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Main Authors Gauthier, Jr., Robert J, Miao, Meng, Mitra, Souvick, Li, You, Loiseau, Alain F, Liang, Wei
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 31.10.2023
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BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
ELECTRIC SOLID STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
ELECTRICITY
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
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Summary:The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to electrostatic discharge (ESD) devices and methods of manufacture. The structure (ESD device) includes: a bipolar transistor comprising a collector region, an emitter region and a base region; and a lateral ballasting resistance comprising semiconductor material adjacent to the collector region.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202117185243