Abstract:
A power actuator (20) of the emitter-switched type is described, the power actuator comprising at least one high voltage bipolar transistor (2) and a low voltage DMOS transistor (3) connected in cascode configuration between a collector terminal (C) of the bipolar transistor (2) and a source terminal (S) of the DMOS transistor (3) and having respective control terminals (B,G). Advantageously according to the invention, the power actuator (20) further comprises at least a Zener diode (21), inserted between the source terminal (S) of the DMOS transistor (3) and the control terminal (B) of the bipolar transistor (2).
Abstract:
An Emitter Switching configuration is described, which comprises at least a bipolar transistor (T1) and a MOS transistor (M1) having a common conduction terminal (E1). The Emitter Switching configuration according to the invention further comprises a Zener diode (DZ3) inserted between a control terminal (B1) of the bipolar transistor (T1) and the common conduction terminal (E1). A monolithic structure is also described, which is effective to implement an Emitter Switching configuration according to the invention.
Abstract:
PN junction structure comprising a first junction region (1) of a first conductivity type, and a second junction region (2) of a second conductivity type, characterized in that between said first and second junction regions (1,2) a grid of buried insulating materials regions (6;6A;6B;6C) is provided. The structure is applied to a MOS-based device. A method for its manufacturing is proposed.