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Image sensor with multiple types of color filters

US8427563B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2009
Grant dateApr 23, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N2209/045

Abstract

An image sensor includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion devices formed in a substrate and first and second color filters. The first color filter is formed over a first photoelectric conversion device and comprised of an organic material. The second color filter is formed over a second photoelectric conversion device and comprised of a plurality of inorganic layers. With such different types of color filters, spectral characteristic of the image sensor are enhanced.

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