Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Field effect device – Charge transfer device
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Louie, Wai-Sing (Department: 2814)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Field effect device
Charge transfer device
C257S233000, C257S291000, C257S432000, C257S444000, C257SE31058
Reexamination Certificate
active
07872284
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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Dickstein & Shapiro LLP
Louie Wai-Sing
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
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