Multidimensional Bayesian Optimization of Nanosheet Double-Gate LDMOS for Enhanced Power Figure of Merit
Abstract This work investigates and optimizes a nanosheet-inspired Double-Gate Lateral Double-Diffused Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (DG-LDMOS) architecture using Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) simulations combined with Bayesian Optimization (BO), addressing the limitations of sequential manual tuning. By progressively expanding the optimization space from individual parameters to a six-dimensional design space, the optimized nanosheet DG-LDMOS intended for switched-mode operation achieves an intrinsic ultra-low specific on-state resistance of 0.17~m$\Omega\cdot$mm$^{2}$ and a breakdown voltage of 11.32~V, corresponding to a power figure of merit (FOM) of 738~kW/mm$^{2}$. The results reveal that FOM enhancement originates from coupled geometrical and doping optimization, which simultaneously shortens the conduction path, redistributes the lateral electric field, and enhances near-interface carrier transport. These findings demonstrate the importance of simultaneous optimization of strongly coupled device parameters and establish the nanosheet DG-LDMOS as a physics-based foundation for subsequent three-dimensional Gate-All-Around (GAA) LDMOS development.
Authors
- Hal L. Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1101-661X)
- Sujatha Sampath
- William G. Vandenberghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6717-5046)
- Sara Ghazvini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6933-9800)
- Daniel T. Pham
- Elham Mashhadi
- Ali Saadat
Institutions
- The University of Texas at Dallas (US)
- Texas Instruments (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Square
- Published
- 2026-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-11485360/v1
- Primary Topic
- Advancements in Semiconductor Devices and Circuit Design
- Type
- preprint