18113923. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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IMAGE SENSOR

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

JAEKWAN Seo of SUWON-SI (KR)

NOSAN Park of SUWON-SI (KR)

WONCHUN Yang of SUWON-SI (KR)

KIBUM Yu of SUWON-SI (KR)

HARAM Yu of SUWON-SI (KR)

IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18113923 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR

Simplified Explanation

- Image sensor with multiple layers for improved performance - Rear side anti-reflective layer to reduce reflection and improve image quality - Color filter on the anti-reflective layer for accurate color reproduction - Microlens and capping layers for protection and enhancement of sensor sensitivity

Potential Applications

- Digital cameras - Smartphones - Surveillance cameras - Medical imaging devices

Problems Solved

- Reflection and interference affecting image quality - Color accuracy in image reproduction - Sensitivity and protection of sensor components

Benefits

- Improved image quality - Accurate color reproduction - Enhanced sensor sensitivity - Protection of sensor components


Original Abstract Submitted

An image sensor includes a pixel, a rear side anti-reflective layer on the pixel, a color filter on the rear side anti-reflective layer, a color filter cover layer on the color filter, a passivation layer on the color filter cover layer, a microlens on the passivation layer, a first capping layer on the microlens, and a second capping layer on the first capping layer.