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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2026
Filed:
Jun. 12, 2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Hsinchu, TW;
Shih-Wei Liang, Taichung City, TW;
Chen-Hua Yu, Hsinchu City, TW;
Jiun-Yi Wu, Taoyuan City, TW;
Nien-Fang Wu, Chiayi City, TW;
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD., Hsinchu, TW;
Abstract
An optical component is provided. The optical component includes a silicon-based body including a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, and a micro lens structure. The first side wall is located on a first side of the silicon-based body and perpendicular to the bottom wall. The second side wall is located on a second side of the silicon-based body opposite to the first side, and forms an acute angle with the bottom wall. The micro lens structure is formed on the first side wall. The optical component further includes a protection layer formed over the first side wall and the micro lens structure.