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CMOS image device having high light collection efficiency and method of fabricating the same

US7531779B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2005
Grant dateMay 12, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8063

Abstract

A CMOS image device comprises a semiconductor substrate having a photo diode region formed therein, an inner lens formed at a position corresponding to the photo diode region on the semiconductor substrate, and an auxiliary lens formed on the inner lens along a surface of the inner lens, wherein the auxiliary lens has a same index of refraction as the inner lens.

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