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Metal shield structures in backside illumination image sensor chips

US8698217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2012
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2032

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

Abstract

A device includes a semiconductor substrate having a front side and a backside. An active image sensor pixel array is disposed on the front side of the semiconductor substrate. A metal shield is disposed on the backside of, and overlying, the semiconductor substrate. The metal shield has an edge facing the active image sensor pixel array. The metal shield has a middle width, and a top width greater than the middle width.

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