Image sensor having vertical transfer gate and method for fabricating the same

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PATENT NO 9876042
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14855160

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The present disclosure provides an image sensor. An image sensor may include: a transfer gate formed over a first substrate, and having a through-hole; a column-shaped epitaxial body having a first portion filled in the through-hole and a second portion formed over the transfer gate; a photoelectric conversion element formed in the second portion of the epitaxial body; and a floating diffusion region formed in the first substrate, and contacting the first portion of the epitaxial body.

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SK HYNIX INCICHEON-SI

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Hwang, Sun-Ha Gyeonggi-do, KR 10 66
Hwang, Sung-Bo Gyeonggi-do, KR 3 18
Yoo, Kyung-Dong Gyeonggi-do, KR 3 18

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