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Image sensors having gratings for color separation

US8400537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2008
Grant dateMar 19, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2030

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

Abstract

An image sensor includes an array of pixels comprising a plurality of kernels that repeat periodically and each kernel includes n photosensitive regions for collecting charge in response to light, n is equal to or greater than 2; and a transparent layer spanning the photosensitive regions having n optical paths, at least two of which are different, wherein each optical path directs light of a predetermined spectral band into specific photosensitive regions.

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