17991063. IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

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IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Younsu Ha of Suwon-si (KR)

Dongchan Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Minkwan Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Minju Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)

Hwiyoung Jeong of Suwon-si (KR)

IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17991063 titled 'IMAGE SENSOR AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an image sensor that includes a substrate with a pixel area and an optically black area. The substrate has two surfaces, and there are color filters on the second surface of the substrate in the pixel area. Additionally, there is a first optically black pattern in a recess on the second surface of the substrate in the optically black area. The first optically black pattern is made of the same material as one of the color filters, and the top surfaces of the color filters and the first optically black pattern are at the same level.

  • The image sensor has a substrate with a pixel area and an optically black area.
  • Color filters are placed on the second surface of the substrate in the pixel area.
  • A first optically black pattern is present in a recess on the second surface of the substrate in the optically black area.
  • The first optically black pattern is made of the same material as one of the color filters.
  • The top surfaces of the color filters and the first optically black pattern are at the same level.

Potential Applications

  • Digital cameras
  • Smartphone cameras
  • Surveillance cameras
  • Medical imaging devices

Problems Solved

  • Reduction of stray light in image sensors
  • Improved image quality by minimizing light leakage

Benefits

  • Enhanced image sensor performance
  • Improved color accuracy
  • Reduced noise in images
  • Higher quality images in low light conditions


Original Abstract Submitted

Disclosed is an image sensor comprising a substrate including a pixel area and an optically black area and having a first surface and a second surface that are opposite to each other, a plurality of color filters on the second surface of the substrate on the pixel area, and a first optically black pattern in a first recess on the second surface of the substrate on the optically black area. The first optically black pattern includes a material that is the same as a material of one of the color filters. Top surfaces of the color filters and a top surface of the first optically black pattern are at the same level.