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Image sensor

US9236407B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2013
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/807

Abstract

An image sensor arranged inside and on top of a semiconductor substrate, having a plurality of pixels, each including: a photosensitive area, a read area, and a storage area extending between the photosensitive area and the read area; at least one first insulated vertical electrode extending in the substrate between the photosensitive area and the storage area; and at least one second insulated vertical electrode extending in the substrate between the storage area and the read area.

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