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Method of making backside illuminated image sensors

US9257326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2014
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/811
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of making a backside illuminated image sensor includes forming a first isolation structure in a pixel region of a substrate, where a bottom of the first isolation structure is exposed at a back surface of the substrate. The method further includes forming a second isolation structure in a peripheral region of the substrate, where the second isolation structure has a depth less than a depth of the first isolation structure. Additionally, the method includes forming an implant region adjacent to at least a portion of sidewalls of the first isolation structure, where the portion of the sidewalls is located closer to the back surface than a front surface of the substrate, and where the second isolation structure is free of the implant region.

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