18054224. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS

Organization Name

CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Takuya Hara of Kanagawa (JP)

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18054224 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS, EQUIPMENT, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion apparatus that includes a first substrate with photoelectric conversion elements and a second substrate with transistors for operating the conversion elements. The first substrate has a dielectric embedded in a trench, with surfaces on both sides.

  • The apparatus consists of two stacked substrates, one with photoelectric conversion elements and the other with transistors.
  • The first substrate has a dielectric embedded in a trench, with surfaces on both sides.
  • The dielectric's fourth surface is located between a virtual plane including the second surface of the first substrate and a virtual plane including the first surface of the first substrate.

Potential Applications

  • Solar panels
  • Image sensors
  • Optoelectronic devices

Problems Solved

  • Efficient integration of photoelectric conversion elements and transistors
  • Improved performance and functionality of photoelectric conversion apparatus

Benefits

  • Compact design
  • Enhanced performance and efficiency
  • Simplified manufacturing process


Original Abstract Submitted

A photoelectric conversion apparatus is provided. The apparatus comprises a first substrate in which photoelectric conversion elements are arranged, and a second substrate stacked on the first substrate, in which transistors configured to operate the photoelectric conversion elements are arranged. The first substrate comprises a first surface located on a side of the second substrate, and a second surface located on an opposite side of the first substrate. A dielectric embedded in a trench extending through the first substrate is arranged in the first substrate, and the dielectric comprises a third surface located on the side of the second substrate, and a fourth surface located on an opposite side of the third surface. The fourth surface is located between a virtual plane including the second surface and a virtual plane including the first surface.