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Unit pixel of image sensor having three-dimensional structure and method for manufacturing the same

US8193023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2010
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/933
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A unit pixel of an image sensor having a three-dimensional structure includes a first chip and a second chip which are stacked, one of the first chip and the second chip having a photodiode, and the other of the first chip and the second chip having a circuit for receiving information from the photodiode and outputting received information. The first chip includes a first pad which is projectedly disposed on an upper surface of the first chip in such a way as to define a concavo-convex structure, and the second chip includes a second pad which is depressedly disposed on an upper surface of the second chip in such a way as to define a concavo-convex structure corresponding to the concavo-convex structure of the first chip. The first chip and the second chip are mated with each other through bonding of the first pad and the second pad.

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