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Image sensor devices and design and manufacturing methods thereof

US9847364B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2014
Grant dateDec 19, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/53238
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Image sensor devices, design methods thereof, and manufacturing methods thereof are disclosed. In some embodiments, a design method for an image sensor device includes providing an initial design for an image sensor device. The initial design includes a pixel array region and a through-via region disposed proximate the pixel array region. The initial design has a first length between the pixel array region and the through-via region. The initial design has a second length that is a width of the through-via region. The design method includes analyzing a ratio of the second length and the first length, and modifying the initial design to achieve an optimal ratio of the second length and the first length.

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