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Photo sensor in a photo diode on a semiconductor wafer

US6566722B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2002
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/50

Abstract

A method of forming a photo sensor in a photo diode is provided. The photo diode is formed in a semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer includes a substrate with a first conductive type, and an insulating layer surrounding the photo sensor. A first ion implantation process, utilizing dopants with a second conductive type, is performed to form a plurality of first doped regions in the surface of the photo sensor. A second ion implantation process, utilizing dopants with the second conductive type, is performed to form a second doped region in the surface of the photo sensor. The second doped region is overlapped with a portion of each of the first doped regions.

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