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Barrier regions for image sensors

  • US 20060022231A1
  • Filed: 07/19/2005
  • Published: 02/02/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An image sensor comprising:

  • a substrate;

    an array of pixel cells formed on the substrate, each pixel cell comprising a photo-conversion device, the array comprising a first pixel cell having a first configuration and a second pixel cell having a second configuration; and

    at least one barrier region for capturing and removing charge, the at least one barrier region comprising a charge accumulation region of a particular conductivity type electrically connected to a voltage source terminal.

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