High voltage/high beta semiconductor devices and methods of fabrication thereof

摘要

A high operating voltage bipolar transistor (42) includes a base including a first region (52) of a lightly doped layer (44) of semiconductor material of a first conductivity type. The transistor (42) also includes a collector including a buried layer (50) and a collector region (48). The lightly doped layer (44) is formed over the buried layer (50) and the collector region (48) extends through the lightly doped layer (44) and contacts the buried layer (50). The transistor (42) also includes an emitter formed in the base. The transistor (42) provides a high operating voltage without requiring an increased thickness epitaxial layer or additional processing steps. A high Hfe transistor and high voltage Schottky diode are also described. <IMAGE>