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Multi-substrate image sensor having a dual detection function

US9337227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2012
Grant dateMay 10, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/811
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an image sensor in which substrates are stacked, wherein a substrate-stacked image sensor according to the present invention is configured such that a first photodiode is formed on a first substrate, a second photodiode is formed on a second substrate, the two substrates are aligned with and bonded to each other to electrically couple the two photodiodes to each other, thereby forming a complete photodiode within one pixel.

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