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Image sensor and method for manufacturing the same

US8502334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2011
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8067

Abstract

Disclosed is an image sensor including a photo-sensing device, a color filter positioned on the photo-sensing device, a microlens positioned on the color filter, and an insulation layer positioned between the photo-sensing device and the color filter, and including a trench exposing the photo-sensing device and a filler filled in the trench. The filler has light transmittance of about 85% or more at a visible ray region, and a higher refractive index than the insulation layer. A method of manufacturing the image sensor is also provided.

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