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Image sensor manufacturing methods

US9721984B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 12, 2012
Grant dateAug 1, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/199

Abstract

Semiconductor devices and back side illumination (BSI) sensor manufacturing methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a workpiece and forming an integrated circuit on a front side of the workpiece. A grid of a conductive material is formed on a back side of the workpiece using a damascene process.

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