Pixel with strained silicon layer for improving carrier...

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Pert, Evan (Department: 2826)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Responsive to non-electrical signal

Electromagnetic or particle radiation

C438S073000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10612974

ABSTRACT:
An imager having a pixel cell having an associated strained silicon layer. The strained silicon layer increases charge transfer efficiency, decreases image lag, and improves blue response in imaging devices.

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