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Miniature image sensor

US8754456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2009
Grant dateJun 17, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/809
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensor including at least one photodiode and at least one transistor formed in and on a silicon substrate, the assembly of the photodiode and of the transistor being surrounded with a heavily-doped insulating wall, wherein the silicon substrate has a crystal orientation (110).

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