公开(公告)号：US08164127B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12585501

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Kyung-Ho Lee ,  Kwang-il Jung ,  Jung-Chak Ahn ,  Yi-Tae Kim ,  Kyoung-Sik Moon ,  Bum-Suk Kim ,  Young-Bae Kee ,  Dong-Young Lee ,  Tae-Sub Jung ,  Kang-Sun Lee

Inventor： Kyung-Ho Lee ,  Kwang-il Jung ,  Jung-Chak Ahn ,  Yi-Tae Kim ,  Kyoung-Sik Moon ,  Bum-Suk Kim ,  Young-Bae Kee ,  Dong-Young Lee ,  Tae-Sub Jung ,  Kang-Sun Lee

IPC: H01L31/113

CPC classification number: H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: A pixel cell includes a substrate, an epitaxial layer, and a photo converting device in the epitaxial layer. The epitaxial layer has a doping concentration profile of embossing shape, and includes a plurality of layers that are stacked on the substrate. The photo converting device does not include a neutral region that has a constant potential in the vertical direction. Therefore, the image sensor including the pixel cell has high quantization efficiency, and a crosstalk between photo-converting devices is decreased.

Abstract translation: 像素单元包括外延层中的衬底，外延层和光转换器件。 外延层具有压花形状的掺杂浓度分布，并且包括层叠在基板上的多个层。 光转换装置不包括在垂直方向上具有恒定电位的中性区域。 因此，包括像素单元的图像传感器具有高量化效率，并且光转换装置之间的串扰减小。

公开(公告)号：US20110063482A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12878440

申请日：2010-09-09

Applicant: Bum Suk Kim ,  Jung Chak Ahn ,  Tae Sub Jung

Inventor： Bum Suk Kim ,  Jung Chak Ahn ,  Tae Sub Jung

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: The image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels arranged in a non-red-green-blue (RGB) Bayer pattern, an analog-to-digital converter configured to convert an analog pixel signal output from each of the pixels into a digital pixel signal, and an RGB converter configured to convert the digital pixel signal into an RGB Bayer signal. Accordingly, the image sensor is compatible with a universal image signal processor (ISP), which receives and processes RGB Bayer signals, without an additional compatible device or module.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括：像素阵列，包括以非红 - 绿 - 蓝（RGB）拜耳图案排列的多个像素;模拟 - 数字转换器，被配置为将从每个像素输出的模拟像素信号转换为 数字像素信号和被配置为将数字像素信号转换为RGB拜耳信号的RGB转换器。 因此，图像传感器与通用图像信号处理器（ISP）兼容，该处理器接收并处理RGB拜耳信号，而没有附加的兼容设备或模块。

公开(公告)号：US20100128155A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12591392

申请日：2009-11-18

Applicant: Jung Chak Ahn ,  Tae Sub Jung

Inventor： Jung Chak Ahn ,  Tae Sub Jung

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J1/04

CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/465 ,  G01J3/513 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Image sensors and methods of manufacturing image sensors, the image sensors including a plurality of photoelectric conversion units formed within active regions defined in a semiconductor substrate; and a plurality of light guides having structures for guiding light incident from an external source onto the semiconductor substrate and the plurality of photoelectric conversion units, the light guides having different widths.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器和制造图像传感器的方法，图像传感器包括形成在半导体衬底中限定的有源区内的多个光电转换单元; 以及具有用于引导从外部源入射到半导体衬底上的光的结构的多个光导和多个光电转换单元，所述光导具有不同的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US20110037883A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-17

申请号：US12801740

申请日：2010-06-23

Applicant: Kyung-Ho Lee ,  Jung-Chak Ahn ,  Dong-Yoon Jang ,  Wook Lee ,  Tae-Sub Jung

Inventor： Kyung-Ho Lee ,  Jung-Chak Ahn ,  Dong-Yoon Jang ,  Wook Lee ,  Tae-Sub Jung

IPC: H04N9/04

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14687

Abstract: Image sensors including a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of photo detecting elements, a dielectric layer, a plurality of color filters, and a plurality of micro lenses. The photo detecting elements may be in the semiconductor substrate and may convert an incident light into an electric signal. The dielectric layer may be on the semiconductor substrate and may include a plurality of photo blocking regions on regions between the photo detecting elements. The color filters may be on the dielectric layer and may be disposed corresponding to the plurality of photo detecting elements, respectively. The micro lenses may be on the plurality of color filters and may be disposed corresponding to the plurality of photo detecting elements, respectively.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括半导体衬底，多个光电检测元件，电介质层，多个滤色器和多个微透镜。 光检测元件可以在半导体衬底中，并且可以将入射光转换成电信号。 电介质层可以在半导体衬底上并且可以包括在光检测元件之间的区域上的多个光阻挡区域。 滤色器可以在电介质层上，并且可以分别对应于多个光检测元件设置。 微透镜可以在多个滤色器上，并且可以分别对应于多个光检测元件设置。

公开(公告)号：US20110012011A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12805109

申请日：2010-07-13

Applicant: Tae Sub Jung ,  Bum Suk Kim ,  Jung Chak Ahn ,  Jin Hak Kim

Inventor： Tae Sub Jung ,  Bum Suk Kim ,  Jung Chak Ahn ,  Jin Hak Kim

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: H01L27/14621 ,  G02F1/133514 ,  G02F2201/52 ,  H01L27/14609

Abstract: A color filter array is provided. The color filter array includes a plurality of basic filter blocks arranged in all directions. Each of the basic filter blocks include one or more color filters. The color filters include a first type color filter that passes through all light without filtering it or has a higher light transmittance than a second type color filter, a third type color filter, and a fourth type color filter. The second through fourth color filters being a red, green or blue filter. Accordingly, the color filter array increases sensitivity to incident light or increases brightness of outgoing light.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个滤色器阵列。 滤色器阵列包括沿着所有方向布置的多个基本滤波器块。 每个基本过滤器块包括一个或多个滤色器。 滤色器包括通过所有光而不过滤或具有比第二类型滤色器，第三类型滤色器和第四类型滤色器更高的透光率的第一类型滤色器。 第二至第四滤色器是红色，绿色或蓝色滤色片。 因此，滤色器阵列增加对入射光的灵敏度或增加出射光的亮度。

公开(公告)号：US20100103288A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12588035

申请日：2009-10-01

Applicant: Jung Chak AHN ,  Tae Sub JUNG

Inventor： Jung Chak AHN ,  Tae Sub JUNG

IPC: H04N5/76 ,  H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N9/045 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H04N5/2173 ,  H04N5/772

Abstract: Provided is an image sensor. The image sensor includes a first pixel. The image sensor may include a second pixel formed to be adjacent to the first pixel. The pixel includes a first photoelectric conversion unit formed on a semiconductor substrate and generates charges according to incident light. A first color filter formed over the first photoelectric conversion unit guides light through the first color filter to the first photoelectric conversion unit corresponding to the color filter. The image sensor includes at least one light reflection pattern formed reflecting externally-incident light to the first or second pixel corresponding to the at least one light reflection pattern.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种图像传感器。 图像传感器包括第一像素。 图像传感器可以包括形成为与第一像素相邻的第二像素。 像素包括形成在半导体衬底上的第一光电转换单元，并根据入射光产生电荷。 形成在第一光电转换单元上的第一滤色器将通过第一滤色器的光引导到与滤色器对应的第一光电转换单元。 图像传感器包括至少一个光反射图案，其形成为反射外部入射的光到对应于至少一个光反射图案的第一或第二像素。

公开(公告)号：US08350935B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US12591074

申请日：2009-11-06

Applicant: Jin-Hak Kim ,  Tae-Chan Kim ,  Bum-Suk Kim ,  Jung-Hoon Jung ,  Tae-Sub Jung

Inventor： Jin-Hak Kim ,  Tae-Chan Kim ,  Bum-Suk Kim ,  Jung-Hoon Jung ,  Tae-Sub Jung

IPC: H04N9/07 ,  H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N1/46 ,  H01L31/00 ,  G03B7/099

CPC classification number: H04N5/378 ,  H04N5/3575 ,  H04N5/365 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: A color filter array includes a plurality of white filters, a plurality of yellow filters, a plurality of cyan filters and a plurality of green filters. The plurality of white filters transmits incident light. The plurality of yellow filters transmits a green component and a red component of the incident light. The plurality of cyan filters transmits the green component and a blue component of the incident light. The plurality of green filters transmits the green component of the incident light. An image sensor including the color filter array has high sensitivity and high SNR by increasing transmittance of the incident light.

Abstract translation: 滤色器阵列包括多个白色滤光器，多个黄色滤光器，多个青色滤色器和多个绿色滤色器。 多个白色滤光片透射入射光。 多个黄色滤光器透射入射光的绿色分量和红色分量。 多个青色滤色器透射入射光的绿色分量和蓝色分量。 多个绿色滤光器发射入射光的绿色分量。 包括滤色器阵列的图像传感器通过增加入射光的透射率而具有高灵敏度和高SNR。

公开(公告)号：US20100006968A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12458011

申请日：2009-06-29

Applicant: Kyung-ho Lee ,  Jung-chak Ahn ,  Yi-tae Kim ,  Wook Lee ,  Bum-suk Kim ,  Tae-sub Jung

Inventor： Kyung-ho Lee ,  Jung-chak Ahn ,  Yi-tae Kim ,  Wook Lee ,  Bum-suk Kim ,  Tae-sub Jung

IPC: H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14683

Abstract: Provided are image sensors and a methods of manufacturing image sensors. The image sensors may include a substrate, a pixel array region, and a peripheral circuit region. The substrate includes a first region and a second region. The pixel array region may be formed on the first region. The peripheral circuit region may be formed on the second region. The first region may be located higher than the second region. According to the image sensor and the method of manufacturing the same, the vertical height of the pixel array region is decreased as compared to the prior art, and thus the aspect ratio at the pixel array region is minimized. As a result, condensing efficiency the image sensor may be improved.

Abstract translation: 提供图像传感器和制造图像传感器的方法。 图像传感器可以包括基板，像素阵列区域和外围电路区域。 衬底包括第一区域和第二区域。 像素阵列区域可以形成在第一区域上。 外围电路区域可以形成在第二区域上。 第一区域可以位于比第二区域更高的位置。 根据图像传感器及其制造方法，与现有技术相比，像素阵列区域的垂直高度减小，因此像素阵列区域的纵横比最小化。 结果，可以提高图像传感器的冷凝效率。