Charge transfer photosite
    32.
    发明授权
    Charge transfer photosite 有权
    电荷转移photoite

    公开(公告)号:US08686483B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-01

    申请号:US13398287

    申请日:2012-02-16

    Abstract: A photosite may include, in a semi-conductor substrate, a photodiode pinched in the direction of the depth of the substrate including a charge storage zone, and a charge transfer transistor to transfer the stored charge. The charge storage zone may include a pinching in a first direction passing through the charge transfer transistor defining a constriction zone adjacent to the charge transfer transistor.

    Abstract translation: 光电晶体可以在半导体衬底中包括在包括电荷存储区的衬底的深度方向上夹持的光电二极管以及用于传送存储的电荷的电荷转移晶体管。 电荷存储区可以包括在通过电荷转移晶体管的第一方向上的夹持,所述电荷转移晶体管限定与电荷转移晶体管相邻的收缩区。

    Random access memory circuit
    33.
    发明授权
    Random access memory circuit 有权
    随机存取存储器电路

    公开(公告)号:US08456885B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-04

    申请号:US12535261

    申请日:2009-08-04

    Abstract: A random access memory circuit includes a plurality of pixels, each having a light sensitive area and a light blocking layer arranged over at least each of the light sensitive areas. In an alternative embodiment, the circuit includes a plurality of memory elements for storing data. Each memory element may comprise a bit node formed between a photodiode, having a light arranged over the photodiode, and a switching element, where data may be stored. The circuit may also include a plurality of reading and writing circuits for reading and writing data to and from the memory cells.

    Abstract translation: 随机存取存储器电路包括多个像素,每个像素具有光敏区域和在至少每个光敏区域上布置的遮光层。 在替代实施例中,电路包括用于存储数据的多个存储元件。 每个存储元件可以包括形成在具有布置在光电二极管上的光的光电二极管之间的位节点和可以存储数据的开关元件。 电路还可以包括用于从存储器单元读取和写入数据的多个读取和写入电路。

    PHOTOSITE WITH PINNED PHOTODIODE
    34.
    发明申请
    PHOTOSITE WITH PINNED PHOTODIODE 有权
    带有胶片的光泽

    公开(公告)号:US20130049155A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-28

    申请号:US13529045

    申请日:2012-06-21

    Abstract: A photosite is formed in a semiconductor substrate and includes a photodiode confined in a direction orthogonal to the surface of the substrate. The photodiode includes a semiconductor zone for storing charge that is formed in an upper semiconductor region having a first conductivity type and includes a main well of a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type and laterally pinned in a first direction parallel to the surface of the substrate. The photodiode further includes an additional semiconductor zone including an additional well having the second conductivity type that is buried under and makes contact with the main well.

    Abstract translation: 在半导体衬底中形成有一个光电子结构,并包括一个限制在与衬底表面正交的方向上的光电二极管。 光电二极管包括用于存储形成在具有第一导电类型的上半导体区域中的电荷的半导体区,并且包括与第一导电类型相反的第二导电类型的主阱,并且在与第一导电类型的表面平行的第一方向上横向固定 基质。 光电二极管还包括另外的半导体区域,该半导体区域包括具有第二导电类型的另外的阱,该第二导电类型被埋在主阱中并与主阱接触。

    MATRIX IMAGING DEVICE HAVING PHOTOSITES WITH GLOBAL SHUTTER CHARGE TRANSFER
    35.
    发明申请
    MATRIX IMAGING DEVICE HAVING PHOTOSITES WITH GLOBAL SHUTTER CHARGE TRANSFER 有权
    具有全球快门充电转移的光电子的矩阵成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120161213A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:US13241666

    申请日:2011-09-23

    Abstract: An imaging device is formed in a semiconductor substrate. The device includes a matrix array of photosites. Each photosite is formed of a semiconductor region for storing charge, a semiconductor region for reading charge specific to said photosite, and a charge transfer circuit configured so as to permit a transfer of charge between the charge storage region and the charge reading region. Each photosite further includes at least one buried first electrode. At least one part of that buried first electrode bounds at least one part of the charge storage region. The charge transfer circuit for each photosite includes at least one second buried electrode.

    Abstract translation: 成像装置形成在半导体衬底中。 该装置包括矩阵阵列的光斑。 每个光斑由用于存储电荷的半导体区域,用于读取对所述光斑特定的电荷的半导体区域和电荷转移电路构成,以使得能够在电荷存储区域和电荷读取区域之间传输电荷。 每个光斑还包括至少一个埋入的第一电极。 该埋置的第一电极的至少一部分界定电荷存储区域的至少一部分。 每个光电子的电荷转移电路包括至少一个第二埋电极。

    Monolithic photodetector
    36.
    发明授权
    Monolithic photodetector 有权
    单片光电探测器

    公开(公告)号:US08053801B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-08

    申请号:US12704797

    申请日:2010-02-12

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 G02B6/1221 H01L27/14621 H01L27/14627

    Abstract: A photodetector including a photodiode formed in a semiconductor substrate and a waveguide element formed of a block of a high-index material extending above the photodiode in a thick layer of a dielectric superposed to the substrate, the thick layer being at least as a majority formed of silicon oxide and the block being formed of a polymer of the general formula R1R2R3SiOSiR1R2R3 where R1, R2, and R3 are any carbonaceous or metal substituents and where one of R1, R2, or R3 is a carbonaceous substituent having at least four carbon atoms and/or at least one oxygen atom.

    Abstract translation: 一种光电探测器,其包括形成在半导体衬底中的光电二极管,以及波导元件,所述波导元件由高折射率材料块形成,所述波导元件在与所述衬底叠加的电介质的厚层中的所述光电二极管之上延伸,所述厚层至少大部分形成 的硅氧烷,该嵌段由通式为R 1 R 2 R 3 SiOSi R 1 R 3 R 3的聚合物形成,其中R 1,R 2和R 3为任何碳质或金属取代基,并且其中R 1,R 2或R 3中的一个为具有至少四个碳原子的碳取代基, /或至少一个氧原子。

    Integrated optical filter
    38.
    发明授权
    Integrated optical filter 有权
    集成滤光片

    公开(公告)号:US07880253B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-01

    申请号:US12157936

    申请日:2008-06-13

    CPC classification number: H01L31/02162 H01L27/14621 H01L27/14685

    Abstract: The disclosure relates to an integrated circuit comprising at least one photosensitive cell. The cell includes a photosensitive element, an input face associated with the said photosensitive element, an optical filter situated in at least one optical path leading to the photosensitive element and an interconnection part situated between the photosensitive element and the input face. The optical filter is disposed between the photosensitive element and the surface of the interconnection part closest to the input face. In particular, the optical filter can be disposed within the interconnection part. The disclosure also proposes that the filter be formed using a glass comprising cerium sulphide or at least one metal oxide.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及包括至少一个感光单元的集成电路。 单元包括感光元件,与所述感光元件相关联的输入面,位于通向感光元件的至少一个光路中的光学滤光器和位于感光元件和输入面之间的互连部件。 光学滤光器设置在感光元件和最靠近输入面的互连部件的表面之间。 特别地,滤光器可以布置在互连部分内。 本公开还提出使用包含硫化铈或至少一种金属氧化物的玻璃来形成过滤器。

    Method of manufacturing sensor with photodiode and charge transfer transistor
    39.
    发明授权
    Method of manufacturing sensor with photodiode and charge transfer transistor 有权
    制造具有光电二极管和电荷转移晶体管的传感器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07736932B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-15

    申请号:US11960024

    申请日:2007-12-19

    Applicant: Francois Roy

    Inventor: Francois Roy

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a photodiode sensor and an associated charge transfer transistor includes forming an insulation region on a substrate, forming the diode on a first side of the insulation region with the diode being self-aligned on the insulation region, and replacing the insulation region by a gate of the charge transfer transistor. The invention has particular utility in the manufacture of CMOS or CCD image sensors.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造光电二极管传感器和相关电荷转移晶体管的方法,包括在衬底上形成绝缘区域,在绝缘区域的第一侧上形成二极管,二极管在绝缘区域上自对准,并且更换绝缘区域 通过电荷转移晶体管的栅极。 本发明在制造CMOS或CCD图像传感器方面具有特殊的用途。

    Optical semiconductor device having photosensitive diodes and process for fabricating such a device
    40.
    发明申请
    Optical semiconductor device having photosensitive diodes and process for fabricating such a device 有权
    具有感光二极管的光学半导体器件及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090140363A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-04

    申请号:US11335908

    申请日:2006-01-13

    Abstract: An optical semiconductor device includes, in a zone (5), a structure of photosensitive diodes including a matrix (6) of lower electrodes (7), an intermediate layer (9) made of a photosensitive material formed on the matrix of lower electrodes and at least one upper electrode (10a) formed on the intermediate layer, in which an electrical connection (3a) includes at least one electrical contact pad (7a) and at least one electrical connection pad (16a) are produced beneath the intermediate layer, at least one electrical connection via (14) is produced through the intermediate layer and connects the upper electrode to the electrical contact pad and at least one well (15a) is formed outside the zone (5) and passes through at least the intermediate layer (9) in order to expose the electrical connection pad (16a). Also provided is a process for fabricating such a device.

    Abstract translation: 光学半导体器件在区域(5)中包括感光二极管的结构,该感光二极管包括下电极(7)的基体(6),由形成在下电极的基体上的感光材料制成的中间层(9) 形成在中间层上的至少一个上电极(10a),其中电连接(3a)包括至少一个电接触焊盘(7a)和至少一个电连接焊盘(16a),在中间层下面,在 通过中间层产生至少一个电连接(14),并将上部电极连接到电接触焊盘,并且至少一个阱(15a)形成在区域(5)的外部,并至少穿过中间层(9) )以暴露电连接垫(16a)。 还提供了制造这种装置的方法。

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