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Image sensor including fence structure disposed laterally of color filters

US11670657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2020
Grant dateJun 6, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/10
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensor includes; a photoelectric conversion element disposed on a substrate, a fence structure disposed on the substrate and including a low refractive index layer stacked on a barrier layer, wherein the barrier layer includes at least one metal, and a color filter disposed inwardly lateral with respect to a sidewall of the fence structure, wherein the barrier layer includes an inward lateral protrusion.

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