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Image sensor with micro lens including a plurality of layers each of different thickness

US9673242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2014
Grant dateJun 6, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/40

Abstract

An image sensor includes a color filter configured to pass a specific color of light; a micro lens formed under the color filter and configured with a plurality of layers in which an upper layer has a smaller area than a lower layer; and a photo device formed under the micro lens and configured to receive light passing through the micro lens and convert the received light into an electrical signal.

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