LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND LIGHT DETECTION DEVICE

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LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND LIGHT DETECTION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18528260 titled 'LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND LIGHT DETECTION DEVICE

The abstract describes a light-receiving element with multiple layers and electrodes of different conductivity types, as well as regions with varying electric resistances.

Substrate with first main surface
First contact layer of first conductivity type on main surface
Light receiving layer on contact layer
Pixel separation adjusting layer on light receiving layer
Second contact layer of second conductivity type on adjusting layer
Second groove in second contact layer
First electrode contacting first contact layer at bottom of groove
Second electrode on second contact layer
First region with lower electric resistance
Second region with higher electric resistance

Potential Applications: - Photodetectors - Solar cells - Image sensors

Problems Solved: - Efficient light detection - Improved electrical conductivity

Benefits: - Enhanced performance - Increased sensitivity to light

Commercial Applications: - Manufacturing of electronic devices - Renewable energy technologies

Questions about Light-Receiving Elements: 1. How does the pixel separation adjusting layer impact the performance of the light-receiving element? 2. What are the advantages of having regions with different electric resistances in the element?

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on optimizing the design of light-receiving elements for improved efficiency and sensitivity.

Original Abstract Submitted

A light-receiving element includes a substrate having a first main surface, a first contact layer of a first conductivity type disposed on the first main surface, a light receiving layer disposed on the first contact layer, a pixel separation adjusting layer disposed on the light receiving layer, a second contact layer of a second conductivity type disposed on the pixel separation adjusting layer, a second groove formed in the second contact layer, the pixel separation adjusting layer and the light receiving layer outside the first grooves in a first direction parallel to the first main surface and reaching the first contact layer, a first electrode contacting the first contact layer at the bottom of the second groove, and a second electrode disposed on the second contact layer, a first region having a first electric resistance, and a second region having a second electric resistance higher than the first electric resistance.