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Image sensor and method of making

US12183753B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2021
Grant dateDec 31, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8063
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image sensor includes a first photodiode and a second photodiode. The image sensor further includes a first color filter over the first photodiode; and a second color filter over the second photodiode. The image sensor further includes a first microlens over the first color filter and a second microlens over the second color filter. The image sensor further includes a first electro-optical (EO) film between the first color filter and the first microlens, wherein a material of the first EO film is configured to change refractive index in response to application of an electrical field. The image sensor further includes a second EO film between the second color filter and the second microlens, wherein a material of the second EO film is configured to change refractive index in response to application of an electrical field.

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