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Front side implanted guard ring structure for backside illuminated image sensor

US8531565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2010
Grant dateSep 10, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/811

Abstract

An image sensor includes a semiconductor substrate, a guard ring structure in the substrate, and at least one pixel surrounded by the guard ring structure. The guard ring structure is implanted in the substrate by high-energy implantation.

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