CMOS imager with integrated non-volatile memory

Details CMOS imager with integrated non-volatile memory CMOS imager with integrated non-volatile memory

2005-04-12

2005-04-12

Garber, Wendy R. (Department: 2612)

Television

Camera, system and detail

C348S231900, C348S294000

Reexamination Certificate

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06879340

ABSTRACT:
A CMOS imager and non-volatile memory are integrated on a single substrate along with logic and support circuitry for decoding and processing optical information received by the CMOS imager. A protective layer covers the non-volatile memory contained on the substrate for blocking light received by the CMOS imager. The protective layer can be a metal layer used as an interconnect over other areas of the substrate or an opaque layer provided during the fabrication process. Integrating a CMOS imager, non-volatile memory and peripheral circuitry for decoding and processing optical information received by the CMOS imager allows for a single chip image sensing device, such as a digital camera.

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