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Microlens array and image sensing device using the same

US7897986B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8063
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A microlens array is provided, including a base layer with a plurality of first microlenses formed over a first region thereof, wherein the first microlenses are formed with a first height. A plurality of second microlenses are formed over a second region of the base layer, wherein the second region surrounds the first region and the second microlenses are formed with a second height lower than the first height. A plurality of third microlenses are formed over a third region of the base layer, wherein the third region surrounds the second and three regions, and the microlenses are formed with a third height lower than the first and second heights.

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