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Method of manufacturing image sensor for reducing dark current

US6838298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2002
Grant dateJan 4, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/028

Abstract

A method capable of removing dangling bonds generated on a surface of a photodiode is disclosed herein. The method includes steps of providing a semiconductor substrate having a light sensing area and removing dangling bonds at a surface of the light sensing area by diffusing hydrogen ions to the surface of the light sensing area.

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