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Pseudo uniphase charge coupled device

US4992841A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1989
Grant dateFeb 12, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D44/041

Abstract

A pseudo uniphase CCD array having four functional regions, a clocked barrier region, a clocked well region, a virtual barrier region, and a gate variable potential well region per stage. The described structure allows flexibility in setting operating voltages and avoids the breakdown and fabrication difficulties of a virtual well region. The device employs a virtual barrier plus adjacent MOS well fixed potential region and uses clocking of barrier and well regions to achieve charge transfer. A fabrication sequence and operating potential selection criteria are also included.

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