Magazine Article

Lower-Dark-Current, Higher-Blue-Response CMOS Imagers

TBMG-2987

08/01/2008

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Several improved designs for complementary metal oxide/semiconductor (CMOS) integrated- circuit image detectors have been developed, primarily to reduce dark currents (leakage currents) and secondarily to increase responses to blue light and increase signal- handling capacities, relative to those of prior CMOS imagers. The main conclusion that can be drawn from a study of the causes of dark currents in prior CMOS imagers is that dark currents could be reduced by relocating p/n junctions away from Si/SiO2 interfaces. In addition to reflecting this conclusion, the improved designs include several other features to counteract dark-current mechanisms and enhance performance.

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"Lower-Dark-Current, Higher-Blue-Response CMOS Imagers," Mobility Engineering, August 1, 2008.
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Aug 1, 2008
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TBMG-2987
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English