In various embodiments, a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device may include a first source/drain region, a second source/drain region, an active region electrically coupled between the first source/drain region and the second source/drain region, a trench disposed between the second source/drain region and at least a portion of the active region, a first isolation layer disposed over the bottom and the sidewalls of the trench, electrically conductive material disposed over the isolation layer in the trench, a second isolation layer disposed over the active region, and a gate region disposed over the second isolation layer. The electrically conductive material may be coupled to an electrical contact.