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Low-light-level CMOS image sensor pixel

US10861892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2018
Grant dateDec 8, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/80373

Abstract

A system for low light level image sensing is provided having: A photodiode; a transfer gate disposed in a center of the photodiode; an active gate disposed surrounded by the transfer gate; a plurality of microlenses, each microlens being disposed over a portion of the photodiode and directing light away from the transfer gate towards the photodiode.

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