18331343. IMAGE SENSOR simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
IMAGE SENSOR
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IMAGE SENSOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18331343 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an image sensor that includes a dual vertical gate with two vertical portions separated by an isolation area. A connection portion is used to connect the two vertical portions, and a device isolation layer is present on the side surfaces of the vertical portions. The upper and lower vertical portions have different inclination angles with respect to a line extending in the first direction.
- The image sensor includes a dual vertical gate with two vertical portions and an isolation area.
- A connection portion is used to connect the two vertical portions.
- A device isolation layer is present on the side surfaces of the vertical portions.
- The upper and lower vertical portions have different inclination angles with respect to a line extending in the first direction.
Potential Applications:
- Image sensors for digital cameras, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
- Surveillance cameras and security systems.
- Medical imaging devices.
- Automotive cameras for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Problems Solved:
- Improved image quality and resolution.
- Enhanced sensitivity to light.
- Reduction of noise and interference.
- Increased efficiency and performance of image sensors.
Benefits:
- Higher quality and more detailed images.
- Improved low-light performance.
- Enhanced accuracy and reliability of image capture.
- Enables the development of smaller and more compact image sensors.
- Potential for cost reduction in manufacturing image sensors.
Original Abstract Submitted
An image sensor includes a dual vertical gate including two vertical portions apart from each other by an isolation area in a first direction and vertically extending into a substrate, a connection portion configured to connect the two vertical portions to each other on the two vertical portions, and a device isolation layer on side surfaces of the vertical portions in the first direction, wherein each of the two vertical portions includes an upper vertical portion and a lower vertical portion, a sidewall of the upper vertical portion forms a first inclination angle with a line extending in the first direction, a sidewall of the lower vertical portion forms a second inclination angle with the line extending in the first direction, and the first inclination angle is different from the second inclination angle.