Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Electromagnetic or particle radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-24
2009-02-03
Soward, Ida M (Department: 2822)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Electromagnetic or particle radiation
C257S460000, C257S787000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07485940
ABSTRACT:
The present disclosure provides a backside illuminated semiconductor device. The device includes a substrate having a front surface and a back surface; a plurality of sensor elements formed in the substrate, each of the plurality of sensor elements is designed and configured to receive light directed towards the back surface; and a sensor isolation feature formed in the substrate, and disposed horizontally between two adjacent elements of the plurality of sensor elements, and vertically between the back surface and the front surface.
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Hsu Tzu-Hsuan
Wuu Shou-Gwo
Yaung Dun-Nian
Haynes and Boone LLP
Soward Ida M
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company , Ltd.
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