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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 12, 2022
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Seung Kuk Kang, Seoul, KR;
Min Ho Jang, Suwon-si, KR;
Hoon Joo Na, Seoul, KR;
Hee Ju Shin, Seoul, KR;
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
An image sensor is provided. The image sensor includes unit pixels inside the substrate; a pixel separation pattern provided between the unit pixels, inside the substrate; a first inter-wiring insulating film provided on the first surface of the substrate; a pad pattern provided inside the first inter-wiring insulating film; a first connection pattern provided inside the first inter-wiring insulating film, an upper surface of the first connection pattern and an upper surface of the first inter-wiring insulating film being provided along a first common plane; a second inter-wiring insulating film provided on the upper surface of the first inter-wiring insulating film; a second connection pattern provided inside the second inter-wiring insulating film, a lower surface of the second connection pattern and a lower surface of the second inter-wiring insulating film being provided along a second common plane; and a microlens provided on the second surface of the substrate. The first connection pattern is provided in an island shape from a planar viewpoint.