2/3D Simulation of High Voltage MOSFET · 2/3D simulation of HV MOSFET turns out to be efficient...
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2/3D Simulation of High VoltageMOSFET
2/3D Simulation of High VoltageMOSFET
Copyright 2008 Crosslight Software Inc.www.crosslight.com
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Contents Contents Contents Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating gates3D Simulation of hybrid IGBTSummary
Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating gates3D Simulation of hybrid IGBTSummary
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3CSuprem (2/3D) -Crosslight’sAdvanced Process Simulator
Extension of Stanford’s code to full 3D with inter-plane coupling. Direct use of existing 2D input decks in 3D simulation.Full 3D model for implantation, diffusion, segregation & oxidation.Direct conversion of GDSII file into 3D simulation input decks.Full 3D simulation for mechanical stress, bending and vibration motions.Flexibility of switching between quasi-3D and full-3D modes according to speed/accuracy requirements.
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Csuprem-3D –Flexible 3D mesh
Mesh planes can be bended in any shapes
May combine cylindrical and rectangle coordinate systems
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APSYS for HV MOSFET
Temperature dependent impact ionization.Various vertical field dependent mobility models.Self-heating/thermal analysis with various types of thermal boundaries.Convenient transient/AC analysis suitable for various types of floating gate simulation.Parallel computing capability for unlimited mesh and multi-core CPU, suitable for Window64 and Linux64 OS.
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Contents Contents Contents Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating metalSummary
Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating metalSummary
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LDMOS process simulation
Starting p-substrate.P-buried layer implant.N-epi layer growth.P-body implant.P-ring implant.Trench etching and oxide filling.
Key StepsKey Steps
Gate oxide and gate poly patternSource/drain n+ implant.Vth adjust implant.Body contact p+ implant.Interfacial layer dielectric (ILD).Metal patterning.
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82/3D device structure
Optional floating poly/metal with Optional floating poly/metal with angle for 3D simulation.angle for 3D simulation.
Remark: Once 2D simulation is successful, 3D Remark: Once 2D simulation is successful, 3D structure may be constructed using >=2 planes.structure may be constructed using >=2 planes.
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Contents Contents Contents Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating metalSummary
Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating metalSummary
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N-epi 4.0e15 cm-3 – Net Doping
Cut line 1
Cut line 2
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N-epi 4.0e15 cm-3 – Potential
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N-epi 4.0e15 cm-3 – Impact Ionization
Breakdown point
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N-epi 4.0e15 cm-3 – Electric FieldCut line 1 Cut line 2
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Lattice temperature (on-state)
Remark: on-state temperature distribution sensitive to thermal boundary (heat-sink, cooling thermal conductor, radiative boundary, etc.)
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BVon
Remark: on-state BV sensitive to self-heating conditions.
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Trend SummaryN-epi doping
(1/cm3)BVoff
(V)Rdson
(mΩ‧cm2)
BVoff / Rdson
( V / mΩ‧cm2 )
Breakdown Point
4.0e15 430.4 23.4 18.38 Drain verical
4.7e15 438.6 20.7 21.14 Drain verical
5.5e15 326.7 18.50 17.66 Gate
Remark: Crosslight gets reasonable trend of breakdown position.
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Contents Contents Contents Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating metalSummary
Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating metalSummary
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3D floating metal – Structure – 1
Gate poly
3D floating metal
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3D floating metal – Structure – 2
3D Floating metal
3um
4um
Width=20um
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3D floating metal – Potential3D Floating metal
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3D floating metal – Potential
XZ plane :
The same height as gate poly
XZ plane :
Silicon surface
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3D floating metal – Impact ionization
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233D floating metal – Impact ionization
XZ plane :
Silicon surface
Trench
XZ plane :
Trench bottom
P-body region
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2D case – Z=0 plane – Structure
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2D case – Z=0 plane – Potential
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2D case – Z=0 plane – Impact ionization
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2D case – Z=20 plane – Potential
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2D case – Z=20 plane – Impact ionization
Remark: FM seems to push II region away from Si surface and thus alter BVoff
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29Rdson behavior
FM does not alter Rdson
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BVoff
Remark: For 2D, FM near poly gate pushes II region away from trench corners and seems to delay breakdown; 3D: angled FM appears to perform better.
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3D SummaryBV(V)
Rdson
(mΩ‧cm2)BV / Rdson
(V / mΩ‧cm2)
2D_case_Z_0 402 19.30 20.83
2D_case_Z_20 359 19.30 18.20
3D_case 430 19.69 21.84
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Contents Contents Contents Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating gates3D Simulation of hybrid IGBTSummary
Overview of CSuprem/Apsys modelsProcess simulationBreakdown trend of a 300V LDMOS3D Simulation with floating gates3D Simulation of hybrid IGBTSummary
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A new hybrid IGBT
Shorted anode structure
Remark: May be regarded as LIGBT+LDMOS in 3D
Ref: S. Kaneko, et.al., Proc. 19th Int. Symp. Power Semicon. Devices & Ics, 2007,p. 17
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A quick 4-plane 3D demo
Process simulation: combined quasi-3D and full-3D modes. Device simulation: full-3D mode.
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3D net doping
Process simulation: combined quasi-3D and full-3D modes. Device simulation: full-3D mode.
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3D potential
LIGBT collector metal work function adjusted to provide low-barrier ohmic contact to p-top region. At Vg=10 V, Vd=Vc=10 V.
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3D current magnitude (log10)
At Vg=10 V, Vd=Vc=10 V.
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Comparison of 2D vs. 3D
Vg=10 V
3D result is NOT simple average of 2D.
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Experimental
Remark:
Reasonable agreement of trends achieved.
3D results agree better than simple average of 2D results.
Better agreement may be achieved with more mesh planes.
Ref: S. Kaneko, et.al., Proc. 19th Int. Symp. Power Semicon. Devices & Ics, 2007,p. 17
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Summary Summary Summary Csuprem+Apsys (2/3D) includes the proper models for HV devices.2/3D simulation of HV MOSFET turns out to be efficient and stable for both off and on states, with or without floating gates.Reasonable physical trends demonstrated for LDMOS. 3D simulation compared with 2D to show interesting results relating to use of floating gates in HV MOSFET.3D simulation of hybrid IGBT shows pronounced 3D effects.
Csuprem+Apsys (2/3D) includes the proper models for HV devices.2/3D simulation of HV MOSFET turns out to be efficient and stable for both off and on states, with or without floating gates.Reasonable physical trends demonstrated for LDMOS. 3D simulation compared with 2D to show interesting results relating to use of floating gates in HV MOSFET.3D simulation of hybrid IGBT shows pronounced 3D effects.Acknowledgement: C. Wu and J. Gong of NTHU (Taiwan) contributed some figures in this presentation.