Patent ID: 6617640
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A semiconductor configuration, comprising:a semiconductor body including a first connection zone of a first conductivity type, a second connection zone of the first conductivity type, a channel zone of the first conductivity type, at least one control electrode, and an insulation layer; said channel zone of the first conductivity type being formed between said first connection zone and said second connection zone; said insulation layer surrounding said at least one control electrode; said at least one control electrode extending, adjacent to said channel zone, from said first connection zone to said second connection zone; said semiconductor body defining a vertical direction and a first lateral direction extending from said first connection zone to said second connection zone and a second lateral direction transverse to the first lateral direction; said first connection zone, said second connection zone and said at least one control electrode extending in the vertical direction such that, when a voltage is applied between said first and second connection zones, a current path along the lateral direction is formed in the channel zone; said at least one control electrode being a substantially plate-shaped control electrode having a respective longitudinal extent in the vertical direction and in the first lateral direction and a lateral extent in the second lateral direction; and said respective longitudinal extent being greater than said lateral extent.