Microlens array and method of forming same and solid-state image

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1999-01-19

1999-12-07

Gulakowski, Randy

Etching a substrate: processes

Forming or treating optical article

Lens

216 24, 216 66, 257432, B29D 1100, B44C 122

Patent

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059977566

ABSTRACT:
A resist having a three-dimensional shape of a microlens array and a material layer of the microlens array are simultaneously etched under a condition by which planar patterns transferred from the resist to the material layer are larger than planar patterns of the resist. The spacing between microlenses can be made narrower than the spacing between the planar patterns of the resist. Even when the planar shape of the microlens is an ellipse, the curvatures can be optimized in both the row and column directions by making the heights in these directions different from each other. It is possible to provide a microlens array having a small non-focusing region and a solid-state image pickup device having a high sensitivity and little smear.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5300263 (1994-04-01), Hoopman et al.
patent: 5370768 (1994-12-01), Mersereau et al.

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