Pixel arrays of image sensors, and image sensors including the pixel arrays
US9640571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/813
Abstract
Pixel arrays of an image sensor that include a first pixel and a second pixel adjacent the first pixel are provided. The first pixel may include a first photoelectric conversion device, a first charge storage device, a first floating diffusion node and a first transfer gate. The second pixel may include a second photoelectric conversion device, a second charge storage device, a second floating diffusion node and a second transfer gate. The pixel arrays may also include a storage gate on both the first charge storage device and the second charge storage device. The storage gate may have a unitary structure.
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