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Semiconductor image sensor structure having metal-filled trench contact

US9711556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2016
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2036

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

Abstract

An image sensor structure includes a region of semiconductor material having a first major surface and a second major surface. A pixel structure is within the region of semiconductor material and includes a plurality of doped regions and a plurality of conductive structures. A metal-filled trench structure extends from the first major surface to the second major surface. A first contact structure is electrically connected to a first surface of the conductive trench structure, and a second contact structure electrically connected to a second surface of the conductive trench structure. In one embodiment, the second major surface is configured to receive incident light.

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