A High-Density 4H-SiC MOSFET Based on a Buried Field Limiting Ring with Low Q<sub>gd</sub> and R<sub>on</sub>

In this study, we propose an optimized shield gate trench 4H-SiC structure with effective gate oxide protection. The proposed device has a split trench with a P+ shield region, and the P+ shield is grounded by the middle deep trench. Our simulation results show that the peak electric field near the...

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Main Authors: Wenrong Cui, Jianbin Guo, Hang Xu, David Wei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Micromachines
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/16/4/447
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Summary:In this study, we propose an optimized shield gate trench 4H-SiC structure with effective gate oxide protection. The proposed device has a split trench with a P+ shield region, and the P+ shield is grounded by the middle deep trench. Our simulation results show that the peak electric field near the gate oxide is almost completely suppressed. Compared with a conventional P+ shield device, our proposed structure achieves a 78% reduction in the Q<sub>gd</sub> and a 108% increase in the FoM (figure of merit) simultaneously. Additionally, it is estimated that the device cell pitch can be reduced to 1.8 μm with a R<sub>on</sub> below 0.94 mΩ·cm<sup>2</sup>, in theory. These demonstrated device performance metrics, as well as its simple structure and good compatibility, make our proposed SiC MOSFET highly attractive for future high-performance applications.
ISSN:2072-666X