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Back side illuminated image sensor having isolated bonding pads

US9165970B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2011
Grant dateOct 20, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/8057
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an image sensor device. The image sensor device includes having a front side, a back side, and a sidewall connecting the front and back sides. The image sensor device includes a plurality of radiation-sensing regions disposed in the substrate. Each of the radiation-sensing regions is operable to sense radiation projected toward the radiation-sensing region through the back side. The image sensor device includes an interconnect structure that is coupled to the front side of the substrate. The interconnect structure includes a plurality of interconnect layers and extends beyond the sidewall of the substrate. The image sensor device includes a bonding pad that is spaced apart from the sidewall of the substrate. The bonding pad is electrically coupled to one of the interconnect layers of the interconnect structure.

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