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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 16, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2010
Takeshi Fushimi, Iwate, JP;
Takashi Takahashi, Kanagawa, JP;
Junichi Ide, Saitama, JP;
Yasushi Itabashi, Tokyo, JP;
Koji Yoshikawa, Kanagawa, JP;
Takeshi Fushimi, Iwate, JP;
Takashi Takahashi, Kanagawa, JP;
Junichi Ide, Saitama, JP;
Yasushi Itabashi, Tokyo, JP;
Koji Yoshikawa, Kanagawa, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a solid-state imaging device includes a photoelectric conversion element, a light blocking section, and a protective layer. The protective layer protects the photoelectric conversion element and the light blocking section. A step section is formed on a surface of the protective layer. The step section is formed having a difference in height in a direction perpendicular to an irradiation surface of the photoelectric conversion element. The step section is provided in the light receiving area.