Abstract
The design and electrical performance of bulk silicon power LDMOS transistors for base station applications are analyzed in this paper. Power LDMOS transistors have been fabricated with a seven mask levels process technology including a LOCOS oxide in the drift region and a polysilicon field plate. Specific on-state resistances in the range of 3 mΩ × cm 2 have been experimentally measured on fabricated LDMOS transistors with a voltage capability of 80 V and a threshold voltage around 2.5 V. Moreover, the impact of the basic geometrical and technological parameters on the voltage capability and on the on-state resistance is also analyzed. Special emphasis has been made on the existence of a premature breakdown by a punch-through mechanism due to the combination of a low Boron dose in the body region and an excessive phosphorous dose in the drift region. Technological solutions for avoiding this undesired phenomenon are also discussed.
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