Panasonic intellectual property management co., ltd. (20240349525). 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 20240349525 titled 'IMAGING DEVICE
The abstract describes an imaging device with a photoelectric converter, a semiconductor substrate with element isolation and impurity regions, a plug connected to the impurity region, a pad connected to the plug, and a transistor with the impurity region as a source/drain and gate.
- Photoelectric converter converts light to charge
- Semiconductor substrate with element isolation and impurity regions
- Plug directly connected to impurity region
- Pad directly connected to plug
- Transistor with impurity region as source/drain and gate
Potential Applications: - Imaging devices - Photovoltaic systems - Optical sensors
Problems Solved: - Efficient conversion of light to charge - Improved connectivity within the device
Benefits: - Enhanced imaging capabilities - Increased sensitivity to light - Improved overall performance of the device
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Imaging Devices for Enhanced Performance This technology can be used in digital cameras, medical imaging equipment, and surveillance systems to improve image quality and sensitivity to light, leading to better overall performance and user experience.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the direct connection of the plug and pad improve device performance?
- The direct connection reduces signal loss and improves overall connectivity within the device.
2. What are the potential limitations of using this technology in different applications?
- The technology may have limitations in extreme environmental conditions or high-intensity light settings.
Original Abstract Submitted
an imaging device includes a photoelectric converter that converts incident light to charge, a semiconductor substrate that includes an element isolation region and a first impurity region of a first conductivity type, the first impurity region being electrically connected to the photoelectric converter, a plug that includes a first semiconductor, the plug being connected directly to the first impurity region, a pad that includes a second semiconductor, the pad being connected directly to the plug, and a first transistor that includes the first impurity region as one of a source and a drain and includes a first gate. the first impurity region is positioned between the first gate and a first portion of the element isolation region in plan view. the pad overlaps the first gate and the first portion in plan view.
