Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240347564). IMAGING DEVICE simplified abstract
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IMAGING DEVICE
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panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd.
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IMAGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347564 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE
The abstract describes an imaging device with a pixel region and a first peripheral region. The pixel region contains a pixel substrate portion and a pixel transistor, while the first peripheral region includes a first peripheral substrate portion and at least one first peripheral transistor. Signals are transmitted between the two regions, with the gate length of the first peripheral transistor being shorter than that of the pixel transistor. The first peripheral transistor also includes a first source, a first drain, a first channel region, and a strain-introducing layer in the first peripheral substrate portion.
- The imaging device includes a pixel region and a first peripheral region.
- The first peripheral region contains at least one first peripheral transistor with a shorter gate length than the pixel transistor.
- The first peripheral transistor has a first source, a first drain, a first channel region, and a strain-introducing layer.
- Signals are transmitted between the first peripheral region and the pixel region.
- The innovation aims to improve the performance and efficiency of the imaging device.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in digital cameras, smartphones, and other imaging devices. - It can enhance the image quality and speed of image processing in various applications.
Problems Solved: - Improved performance and efficiency of imaging devices. - Enhanced signal transmission between pixel and peripheral regions. - Better overall image quality and processing speed.
Benefits: - Higher quality images. - Faster image processing. - Improved device performance and efficiency.
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Imaging Device Technology for Digital Cameras and Smartphones This technology can be utilized in the development of next-generation digital cameras and smartphones, offering users improved image quality and faster processing speeds. The market implications include increased demand for devices equipped with this innovative technology, leading to potential growth in the imaging device industry.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the shorter gate length of the first peripheral transistor benefit the overall performance of the imaging device? 2. What are the specific advantages of the strain-introducing layer in the first peripheral transistor?
Original Abstract Submitted
an imaging device includes a pixel region and a first peripheral region. the pixel region includes a pixel substrate portion and a pixel transistor located in the pixel substrate portion. the first peripheral region includes a first peripheral substrate portion and at least one first peripheral transistor located in the first peripheral substrate portion. signals are transmitted between the first peripheral region and the pixel region. a gate length of the at least one first peripheral transistor is less than a gate length of the pixel transistor. the at least one first peripheral transistor further includes, in the first peripheral substrate portion, a first source, a first drain, a first channel region located between the first source and the first drain, and a first strain-introducing layer that brings a strain to the first channel region.
