IMAGE SENSOR HAVING THIN DARK SHIELD

摘要

An image sensor and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The image sensor can include a pixel array region having an active pixel area and a dark pixel area surrounding the active pixel area. A dark shield can be formed in the dark pixel area to inhibit light. Dark pixels can be provided under the dark shield. The dark shield can include a thin film including silicon chromium (SiCr).

主权项

1. An image sensor, comprising:
a pixel array region comprising an active pixel area and a dark pixel area surrounding the active pixel area, wherein the dark pixel area comprises a dark shield to inhibit light and a dark pixel under the dark shield, and wherein the dark shield is a thin film comprising silicon chromium (SiCr).