TWI418021B - 減低畫素區域影像感測器 - Google Patents

減低畫素區域影像感測器 Download PDF

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TWI418021B
TWI418021B TW097109186A TW97109186A TWI418021B TW I418021 B TWI418021 B TW I418021B TW 097109186 A TW097109186 A TW 097109186A TW 97109186 A TW97109186 A TW 97109186A TW I418021 B TWI418021 B TW I418021B
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    • H10F39/80Constructional details of image sensors
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    • H10F39/00Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one element covered by group H10F30/00, e.g. radiation detectors comprising photodiode arrays
    • H10F39/80Constructional details of image sensors
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    • H10F39/00Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one element covered by group H10F30/00, e.g. radiation detectors comprising photodiode arrays
    • H10F39/80Constructional details of image sensors
    • H10F39/803Pixels having integrated switching, control, storage or amplification elements

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