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Separation type unit pixel of image sensor having three-dimensional structure

US9887230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2013
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/811
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention introduces a separation type unit pixel of an image sensor having a three-dimensional (3D) structure, which is capable of maximizing transmission efficient of a charge generated through a photodiode to a floating diffusion area. The separation type unit pixel may include a first wafer on which a photodiode and a transmission transistor are formed and a second wafer on which a reset transistor and a source follower transistor are formed. In particular, the photodiode has a positive region to which an N_ground voltage is applied, the N_ground voltage having a lower voltage level than a ground voltage used in the second wafer.

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