CMOS image sensors and methods of fabricating the same

Details CMOS image sensors and methods of fabricating the same CMOS image sensors and methods of fabricating the same

2011-05-17

2011-05-17

Richards, N Drew (Department: 2895)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Making field effect device having pair of active regions...

Having insulated gate

C438S048000, C438S073000, C438S074000, C438S075000, C438S584000, C438S638000, C438S686000, C438S526000, C257S445000, C257S223000, C257S292000, C257S059000, C257S233000, C257S446000, C257SE21642, C257SE27133, C257SE31057, C257SE31001, C257SE31085, C257SE31131

Reexamination Certificate

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07943455

ABSTRACT:
CMOS image sensors and methods of fabricating the same. The CMOS image sensors include a pixel array region having an active pixel portion and an optical block pixel portion which encloses the active pixel portion. The optical block pixel portion includes an optical block metal pattern for blocking light. The optical block metal pattern may be connected to a ground portion.

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