18551643. LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
Organization Name
SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
Inventor(s)
KEIICHI Nakazawa of KANAGAWA (JP)
LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18551643 titled 'LIGHT-RECEIVING ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a light-receiving element designed to reduce a decrease in the photodiode region of a pixel. The element includes a pixel array unit with multiple pixels capable of generating an electrical signal in response to incident light. Each pixel consists of a photoelectric conversion region, an inter-pixel separation part, and a pinning region. The pixels are arranged in a honeycomb structure with obtuse angles at the corner parts.
- Photoelectric conversion region of first conductivity type converts incident light
- Inter-pixel separation part defines pixel edges and insulates adjacent pixels
- Pinning region of second conductivity type is formed between the photoelectric conversion region and the inter-pixel separation part
- Pixels are arranged in a honeycomb structure with obtuse angles at corner parts
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in digital imaging sensors, cameras, and other light-sensitive devices.
Problems Solved
Reduces decrease in photodiode region of a pixel, improves light sensitivity, and enhances image quality.
Benefits
Enhanced performance in low-light conditions, improved image resolution, and reduced noise in captured images.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications include smartphone cameras, security cameras, medical imaging devices, and scientific instruments.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar pixel array structures in digital imaging sensors and cameras.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing pixel array designs in terms of light sensitivity and image quality?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing pixel array designs to evaluate the performance improvements.
What manufacturing processes are required to produce the proposed honeycomb structure of pixels?
The article does not detail the specific manufacturing processes needed to implement the honeycomb structure in practice.
Original Abstract Submitted
Provided is a light-receiving element capable of reducing a decrease in a photodiode region of a pixel. The light-receiving element includes a pixel array unit in which a plurality of pixels is disposed in an array, the pixels being capable of generating an electrical signal according to light incident from outside. Each of the plurality of pixels includes a photoelectric conversion region of a first conductivity type, the photoelectric conversion region photoelectrically converting the light incident, an inter-pixel separation part that defines an outer edge shape of the pixels, and insulates and separates adjacent pixels, and a pinning region of a second conductivity type, the pinning region being formed between the photoelectric conversion region and a sidewall of the inter-pixel separation part. The plurality of pixels is disposed in an array so as to form a honeycomb structure in which corner parts where a plurality of sides intersects are obtuse angles in plan view.
