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Semiconductor devices and methods for forming the same

US11177397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 2020
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/95
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming semiconductor devices includes providing a substrate with a conductive pad formed thereon; forming a transparent structure over the substrate, wherein the transparent structure includes a plurality of collimating pillars adjacent to the conductive pad; forming a light-shielding structure over the plurality of collimating pillars and the conductive pad; performing a cutting process to remove one or more materials directly above the conductive pad, while leaving remaining material to cover the conductive pad, wherein the material includes a portion of the light-shielding structure; and performing an etching process to remove the remaining material to expose the conductive pad.

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