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Formation of buried color filters in a back side illuminated image sensor with an ono-like structure

US9368531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2014
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2034

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

Abstract

A semiconductor image sensor includes a substrate having a first side and a second side that is opposite the first side. An interconnect structure is disposed over the first side of the substrate. A plurality of radiation-sensing regions is located in the substrate. The radiation-sensing regions are configured to sense radiation that enters the substrate from the second side. A plurality of light-blocking structures is disposed over the second side of the substrate. A passivation layer is coated on top surfaces and sidewalls of each of the light-blocking structures. A plurality of spacers is disposed on portions of the passivation layer coated on the sidewalls of the light-blocking structures.

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