Method of forming CMOS imager with storage capacitor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6852591
APP PUB NO 20020117690A1
SERIAL NO

10132273

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A CMOS imager having an improved signal to noise ratio and improved dynamic range is disclosed. The CMOS imager provides improved charge storage by fabricating a storage capacitor in parallel with the photocollection area of the imager. The storage capacitor may be a flat plate capacitor formed over the pixel, a stacked capacitor or a trench imager formed in the photosensor. The CMOS imager thus exhibits a better signal-to-noise ratio and improved dynamic range. Also disclosed are processes for forming the CMOS imager.

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  • APTINA IMAGING CORPORATION

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Rhodes, Howard E Boise, ID 413 8812

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