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Photodiode with multi-epi films for image sensor

US8164124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2007
Grant dateApr 24, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2028

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

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an image sensor semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; a first epitaxy semiconductor layer disposed on the semiconductor substrate and having a first type of dopant and a first doping concentration; a second epitaxy semiconductor layer disposed over the first epitaxy semiconductor layer and having the first type of dopant and a second doping concentration less than the first doping concentration; and an image sensor on the second epitaxy semiconductor layer.

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