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Image sensor and method for fabricating the same

US6661046B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/413

Abstract

A CMOS image sensor for improving a characteristic of transmittance therein is provided by forming a convex-shaped color filter pattern that acts as a micro-lens. The CMOS image sensor includes a semiconductor structure having a photodiode and a peripheral circuit, an insulating layer that is formed on the semiconductor structure and that has a trench, and a convex-shaped color filter pattern formed on the insulating layer and covering the trench.

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