Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240274638). CMOS IMAGE SENSORS simplified abstract
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CMOS IMAGE SENSORS
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Inventor(s)
Jung Bin Yun of Hwaseong-si (KR)
CMOS IMAGE SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240274638 titled 'CMOS IMAGE SENSORS
The abstract describes a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor with a unique structure.
- The image sensor includes a first separation zone in the substrate, dividing the sensor into first and second pixel regions.
- The first separation zone consists of parallel extending parts in a first direction.
- The substrate contains a first active region overlapping one part and a second active region overlapping another part.
- Two photoelectric conversion devices are arranged in the first direction on the pixel regions.
- A source follower gate is located on the first active region of the substrate.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Unique structure with a first separation zone dividing the sensor into pixel regions. - Parallel extending parts in the separation zone for efficient organization. - Overlapping active regions in the substrate for optimized performance. - Photoelectric conversion devices arranged in the pixel regions. - Source follower gate on the first active region for signal processing.
- Potential Applications:**
- Digital cameras - Surveillance systems - Medical imaging devices - Automotive cameras - Smartphone cameras
- Problems Solved:**
- Improved image sensor efficiency - Enhanced signal processing capabilities - Optimized pixel organization - Increased image quality - Reduced noise levels
- Benefits:**
- Higher quality images - Improved performance in low light conditions - Enhanced signal processing - Greater efficiency in image capture - Reduced noise for clearer images
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include digital camera manufacturing, surveillance system development, medical imaging technology, automotive camera production, and smartphone camera enhancement.
- Questions about CMOS Image Sensor:**
1. How does the unique structure of the CMOS image sensor contribute to its performance? 2. What are the specific advantages of having parallel extending parts in the first separation zone?
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed is a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (cmos) image sensor. the image sensor comprises a first separation zone in a substrate, the first separation zone defining first and second pixel regions arranged in a first direction, the first separation zone including first parts substantially parallel extending in the first direction, and the substrate including a first active region vertically overlapping one of the first parts and a second active region vertically overlapping another of the first parts. the image sensor further comprises first and second photoelectric conversion devices arranged in the first direction on at least one of the first and second pixel regions in the substrate, and a source follower gate on the first active region of the substrate.
