Image sensor element for backside-illuminated sensor
    1.
    发明授权
    Image sensor element for backside-illuminated sensor 有权
    用于背面照明传感器的图像传感器元件

    公开(公告)号:US07999342B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-16

    申请号:US11859848

    申请日:2007-09-24

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 H01L27/14603 H01L27/1464

    Abstract: Provided is a backside-illuminated sensor including a semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of image sensor elements are formed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate. At least one of the image sensor elements includes a transfer transistor and a photodetector. The gate of the transfer transistor includes an optically reflective layer. The gate of the transfer transistor, including the optically reflective layer, overlies the photodetector. In one embodiment, the gate overlies the photodetector by at least 5%.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种背面照明传感器,其包括具有前表面和后表面的半导体基板。 多个图像传感器元件形成在半导体衬底的前表面上。 图像传感器元件中的至少一个包括传输晶体管和光电检测器。 转移晶体管的栅极包括光反射层。 包括光反射层的传输晶体管的栅极覆盖在光电检测器上。 在一个实施例中,栅极覆盖光电探测器至少5%。

    Method to optimize substrate thickness for image sensor device
    4.
    发明授权
    Method to optimize substrate thickness for image sensor device 有权
    优化图像传感器设备基板厚度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07838325B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US12371146

    申请日:2009-02-13

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14689 H01L21/26513 H01L27/1463

    Abstract: Provided is a method for fabricating an image sensor device that includes providing a substrate having a front side and a back side; patterning a photoresist on the front side of the substrate to define an opening having a first width, the photoresist having a first thickness correlated to the first width; performing an implantation process through the opening using an implantation energy correlated to the first thickness thereby forming a first doped isolation feature; forming a light sensing feature adjacent to the first doped isolation feature, the light sensing feature having a second width; and thinning the substrate from the back side so that the substrate has a second thickness that does not exceed twice a depth of the first doped isolation feature. A pixel size is substantially equal to the first and second widths.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种制造图像传感器装置的方法,该图像传感器装置包括提供具有正面和背面的基板; 在衬底的前侧上形成光致抗蚀剂以限定具有第一宽度的开口,光致抗蚀剂具有与第一宽度相关的第一厚度; 通过使用与第一厚度相关的注入能量通过开口执行注入工艺,从而形成第一掺杂隔离特征; 形成与所述第一掺杂隔离特征相邻的光感测特征,所述光感测特征具有第二宽度; 以及从背面使衬底变薄,使得衬底具有不超过第一掺杂隔离特征深度的两倍的第二厚度。 像素尺寸基本上等于第一和第二宽度。

    Photodetector for backside-illuminated sensor
    5.
    发明授权
    Photodetector for backside-illuminated sensor 有权
    背面照明传感器的光电探测器

    公开(公告)号:US07656000B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-02-02

    申请号:US11753480

    申请日:2007-05-24

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14643 H01L27/14625 H01L27/1464

    Abstract: A backside-illuminated sensor including a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate has a front surface and a back surface. A plurality of pixels are formed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate. At least one pixel includes a photogate structure. The photogate structure has a gate that includes a reflective layer.

    Abstract translation: 背面照明传感器,包括半导体衬底。 半导体衬底具有前表面和后表面。 在半导体衬底的前表面上形成多个像素。 至少一个像素包括光栅结构。 光门结构具有包括反射层的栅极。

    Method to optimize substrate thickness for image sensor device
    6.
    发明授权
    Method to optimize substrate thickness for image sensor device 有权
    优化图像传感器设备基板厚度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US08405177B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-26

    申请号:US13238420

    申请日:2011-09-21

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14689 H01L21/26513 H01L27/1463

    Abstract: Provided is a method for fabricating an image sensor device that includes providing a substrate having a front side and a back side; patterning a photoresist on the front side of the substrate to define an opening having a first width, the photoresist having a first thickness correlated to the first width; performing an implantation process through the opening using an implantation energy correlated to the first thickness thereby forming a first doped isolation feature; forming a light sensing feature adjacent to the first doped isolation feature, the light sensing feature having a second width; and thinning the substrate from the back side so that the substrate has a second thickness that does not exceed twice a depth of the first doped isolation feature. A pixel size is substantially equal to the first and second widths.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种制造图像传感器装置的方法,该图像传感器装置包括提供具有正面和背面的基板; 在衬底的前侧上形成光致抗蚀剂以限定具有第一宽度的开口,光致抗蚀剂具有与第一宽度相关的第一厚度; 通过使用与第一厚度相关的注入能量通过开口执行注入工艺,从而形成第一掺杂隔离特征; 形成与所述第一掺杂隔离特征相邻的光感测特征,所述光感测特征具有第二宽度; 以及从背面使衬底变薄,使得衬底具有不超过第一掺杂隔离特征深度的两倍的第二厚度。 像素尺寸基本上等于第一和第二宽度。

    METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SUBSTRATE THICKNESS FOR IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE
    7.
    发明申请
    METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SUBSTRATE THICKNESS FOR IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE 有权
    用于优化图像传感器器件的衬底厚度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120007204A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-12

    申请号:US13238420

    申请日:2011-09-21

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14689 H01L21/26513 H01L27/1463

    Abstract: Provided is a method for fabricating an image sensor device that includes providing a substrate having a front side and a back side; patterning a photoresist on the front side of the substrate to define an opening having a first width, the photoresist having a first thickness correlated to the first width; performing an implantation process through the opening using an implantation energy correlated to the first thickness thereby forming a first doped isolation feature; forming a light sensing feature adjacent to the first doped isolation feature, the light sensing feature having a second width; and thinning the substrate from the back side so that the substrate has a second thickness that does not exceed twice a depth of the first doped isolation feature. A pixel size is substantially equal to the first and second widths.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种制造图像传感器装置的方法,该图像传感器装置包括提供具有正面和背面的基板; 在衬底的前侧上形成光致抗蚀剂以限定具有第一宽度的开口,光致抗蚀剂具有与第一宽度相关的第一厚度; 通过使用与第一厚度相关的注入能量通过开口执行注入工艺,从而形成第一掺杂隔离特征; 形成与所述第一掺杂隔离特征相邻的光感测特征,所述光感测特征具有第二宽度; 以及从背面使衬底变薄,使得衬底具有不超过第一掺杂隔离特征深度的两倍的第二厚度。 像素尺寸基本上等于第一和第二宽度。

    IMAGE SENSOR ELEMENT FOR BACKSIDE-ILLUMINATED SENSOR
    8.
    发明申请
    IMAGE SENSOR ELEMENT FOR BACKSIDE-ILLUMINATED SENSOR 有权
    背面照明传感器的图像传感器元件

    公开(公告)号:US20110294250A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US13206228

    申请日:2011-08-09

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14625 H01L27/14603 H01L27/1464

    Abstract: Provided is a method of forming and/or using a backside-illuminated sensor including a semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a back surface. A transfer transistor and a photodetector are formed on the front surface. The gate of the transfer transistor includes an optically reflective layer. The gate of the transfer transistor, including the optically reflective layer, overlies the photodetector. Radiation incident the back surface and tratversing the photodetector may be reflected by the optically reflective layer. The reflected radiation may be sensed by the photodetector.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种形成和/或使用背面照明传感器的方法,该传感器包括具有前表面和后表面的半导体衬底。 传输晶体管和光电检测器形成在前表面上。 转移晶体管的栅极包括光反射层。 包括光反射层的传输晶体管的栅极覆盖在光电检测器上。 入射到背面的光线和扫描光电检测器的辐射可以被光反射层反射。 可以由光电检测器感测反射的辐射。

    METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SUBSTRATE THICKNESS FOR IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD TO OPTIMIZE SUBSTRATE THICKNESS FOR IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE 有权
    用于优化图像传感器器件的衬底厚度的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110031542A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-10

    申请号:US12904903

    申请日:2010-10-14

    CPC classification number: H01L27/14689 H01L21/26513 H01L27/1463

    Abstract: Provided is a method for fabricating an image sensor device that includes providing a substrate having a front side and a back side; patterning a photoresist on the front side of the substrate to define an opening having a first width, the photoresist having a first thickness correlated to the first width; performing an implantation process through the opening using an implantation energy correlated to the first thickness thereby forming a first doped isolation feature; forming a light sensing feature adjacent to the first doped isolation feature, the light sensing feature having a second width; and thinning the substrate from the back side so that the substrate has a second thickness that does not exceed twice a depth of the first doped isolation feature. A pixel size is substantially equal to the first and second widths.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种制造图像传感器装置的方法,该图像传感器装置包括提供具有正面和背面的基板; 在衬底的前侧上形成光致抗蚀剂以限定具有第一宽度的开口,光致抗蚀剂具有与第一宽度相关的第一厚度; 通过使用与第一厚度相关的注入能量通过开口执行注入工艺,从而形成第一掺杂隔离特征; 形成与所述第一掺杂隔离特征相邻的光感测特征,所述光感测特征具有第二宽度; 以及从背面使衬底变薄,使得衬底具有不超过第一掺杂隔离特征深度的两倍的第二厚度。 像素尺寸基本上等于第一和第二宽度。

    METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING CROSS-TALK IN IMAGE SENSOR DEVICES
    10.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND STRUCTURE FOR REDUCING CROSS-TALK IN IMAGE SENSOR DEVICES 有权
    用于减少图像传感器装置中的交叉的方法和结构

    公开(公告)号:US20100181635A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-22

    申请号:US12405454

    申请日:2009-03-17

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

    Abstract: Provided is a method of fabricating an image sensor device. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a front side and a back side, forming a first isolation structure at the front side of the semiconductor substrate, thinning the semiconductor substrate from the back side, and forming a second isolation structure at the back side of the semiconductor substrate. The first and second isolation structures are shifted with respect to each other.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造图像传感器装置的方法。 该方法包括提供具有前侧和后侧的半导体衬底,在半导体衬底的前侧形成第一隔离结构,从背面减薄半导体衬底,并在第二隔离结构的背面形成第二隔离结构 半导体衬底。 第一和第二隔离结构相对于彼此移位。

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