Method and system for manufacturing a pixel image sensor

Details Method and system for manufacturing a pixel image sensor Method and system for manufacturing a pixel image sensor

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Pham, Long (Department: 2814)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal

C438S024000, C438S046000, C438S080000, C438S149000

Reexamination Certificate

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06982183

ABSTRACT:
Pixel image sensors with lateral photodiode elements and vertical overflow drain systems. According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, an image sensor pixel includes a lateral photodiode element and a vertical overflow drain system for draining excessive charges accumulated in the charge collecting region of the lateral photodiode element and for resetting the charge collecting region of the lateral photodiode element.

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