Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240178258). PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS simplified abstract

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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

HIROSHI Sekine of Kanagawa (JP)

KAZUHIRO Morimoto of Kanagawa (JP)

KOSEI Uehira of Tokyo (JP)

PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240178258 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion apparatus with two components, each with different substrates and wiring layers. The components are electrically connected in a region that overlaps the pixel region in a plan view.

  • The first component includes a substrate with avalanche photodiodes arranged in a pixel region, along with a wiring layer on one side.
  • The second component includes a substrate with a quenching device, an insulating region with a through-electrode, and a wiring layer on one side.

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be used in:

  • High-resolution imaging systems
  • Solar panels

Problems Solved

This technology helps in:

  • Improving the efficiency of photoelectric conversion
  • Reducing noise in imaging systems

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Higher sensitivity in detecting light
  • Enhanced performance in low-light conditions

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be applied in:

  • Security cameras
  • Medical imaging devices

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of avalanche photodiodes in photoelectric conversion devices.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing photoelectric conversion systems in terms of efficiency and performance?

This article does not provide a direct comparison with existing systems, so it is unclear how this technology stacks up against current solutions.

What are the potential limitations or drawbacks of implementing this technology in practical applications?

The article does not address any potential limitations or drawbacks that may arise when implementing this technology, leaving room for further exploration and analysis.


Original Abstract Submitted

a photoelectric conversion apparatus including: a first component including a first substrate (fs) having a first plane and a pixel region in which avalanche photodiodes are arranged, and a first wiring layer provided on a side where the first plane of the fs is provided; and a second component including a second substrate (ss), a quenching device, and a second wiring layer, the ss having a third plane, the second wiring layer being provided on a side where the third plane of the ss is provided. the ss has an insulating region, and the insulating region has a through-electrode provided in a through-region that penetrates through the ss. the quenching device is separated from another element by the insulating region. the first component and the second component are electrically connected to each other in a region that overlaps the pixel region in a plan view.