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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 07, 2011
Jeong Soo Byun, Cupertino, CA (US);
Vladimir Korobov, San Mateo, CA (US);
Oliver Pohland, San Jose, CA (US);
Jeong Soo Byun, Cupertino, CA (US);
Vladimir Korobov, San Mateo, CA (US);
Oliver Pohland, San Jose, CA (US);
ON Semiconductor Trading, Ltd., Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
An image sensor having shield structures and methods of forming the same are provided. Generally, the image sensor includes: (i) substrate having at least one photosensitive element formed therein; (ii) a dielectric layer overlying the substrate and the photosensitive element; and (iii) an annular reflective waveguide disposed in the dielectric layer above the photosensitive element to reduce cross-talk between adjacent elements of the sensor while increasing sensitivity of the sensor. In certain embodiments, the sensor further includes a photoshield disposed in the dielectric above the photosensitive element and about the waveguide to further reduce the possibility of cross-talk. Other embodiments are also disclosed.