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Image sensors

US8958002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2013
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/9212
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensor includes a first substrate including a driving element, a first insulation layer on the first substrate and on the driving element, a second substrate including a photoelectric conversion element, and a second insulation layer on the second substrate and on the photoelectric conversion element. A surface of the second insulation layer is on an upper surface of the first insulation layer. The image sensor includes a conductive connector penetrating the second insulation layer and a portion of the first insulation layer. Methods of forming image sensors are also disclosed.

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