A monolithically integrated field effect transistor and Schottky diode
includes gate trenches extending into a semiconductor region. Source
regions having a substantially triangular shape flank each side of the
gate trenches. A contact opening extends into the semiconductor region
between adjacent gate trenches. A conductor layer fills the contact
opening to electrically contact: (a) the source regions along at least a
portion of a slanted sidewall of each source region, and (b) the
semiconductor region along a bottom portion of the contact opening,
wherein the conductor layer forms a Schottky contact with the
semiconductor region.