FUJIFILM MS3897A CCD Image Sensor Imager ... - Chipworks
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September 7, 2006<br />
<strong>FUJIFILM</strong><br />
<strong>MS3897A</strong><br />
<strong>CCD</strong> <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong><br />
<strong>Image</strong>r Process Review<br />
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<strong>FUJIFILM</strong><br />
<strong>MS3897A</strong> <strong>CCD</strong> <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong><br />
<strong>Image</strong>r Process Review<br />
Table of Contents<br />
1 Overview<br />
1.1 List of Figures<br />
1.2 List of Tables<br />
1.3 Company Profile<br />
1.4 Introduction<br />
1.5 Device Summary<br />
1.6 Process Summary<br />
2 Device Overview<br />
2.1 Package and Die Identification<br />
2.2 Die Features<br />
3 Process Analysis<br />
3.1 General Device Structure<br />
3.2 Dielectrics<br />
3.3 Metallization<br />
3.4 Vias and Contacts<br />
3.5 Peripheral Transistors and Poly<br />
3.6 Isolation<br />
3.7 Wells and Substrate<br />
4 Pixel Analysis<br />
4.1 Pixel Overview<br />
4.2 Pixel Plan View Analysis<br />
4.3 Pixel Cross-Sectional Analysis (Diagonal)<br />
4.4 Color Filters and Microlenses<br />
5 Materials Analysis<br />
5.1 TEM-EDS Analysis of Metals and Dielectrics<br />
6 Critical Dimensions<br />
6.1 Package and Die<br />
6.2 Process<br />
6.3 Pixel Array<br />
7 References<br />
Report Evaluation<br />
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<strong>FUJIFILM</strong><br />
<strong>MS3897A</strong> <strong>CCD</strong> <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong><br />
Overview 1-1<br />
1 Overview<br />
1.1 List of Figures<br />
2 Device Overview<br />
2.1.1 <strong>FUJIFILM</strong> FinePix F30 Camera<br />
2.1.2 <strong>FUJIFILM</strong> FinePix F30 Product Identification<br />
2.1.3 <strong>FUJIFILM</strong> FinePix F30 Main Board and <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> Assembly<br />
2.1.4 <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> & Lens Assembly – Front<br />
2.1.5 <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> & Lens Assembly – Side<br />
2.1.6 <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> & Lens Assembly – Back<br />
2.1.7 <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> & Lens Assembly – Plan View X-Ray<br />
2.1.8 <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> & Lens Assembly – Side View X-Ray<br />
2.1.9 <strong>CCD</strong> <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> Assembly – Top<br />
2.1.10 <strong>CCD</strong> <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Sensor</strong> Assembly – Bottom<br />
2.1.11 JAPAN <strong>FUJIFILM</strong> <strong>MS3897A</strong> – Top<br />
2.1.12 <strong>FUJIFILM</strong> <strong>MS3897A</strong> – Bottom<br />
2.1.13 <strong>FUJIFILM</strong> <strong>MS3897A</strong> – Plan View X-Ray<br />
2.1.14 <strong>MS3897A</strong> Die Photograph – Color Filters and Microlenses Removed<br />
2.1.15 <strong>MS3897A</strong> Die Photograph – Analysis Sites<br />
2.1.16 Die Markings<br />
2.2.1 Die Corner A<br />
2.2.2 Die Corner B<br />
2.2.3 Die Corner C<br />
2.2.4 Die Corner D<br />
2.2.5 Minimum Pitch Bond Pads<br />
2.2.6 Bond Pad Dimensions<br />
2.2.7 Test Structure A<br />
2.2.8 Test Structure B<br />
2.2.9 Test Structure C<br />
2.2.10 Test Structure D<br />
2.2.11 Test Structure E<br />
2.2.12 Test Structure F<br />
2.2.13 Test Structure G<br />
3 Process Analysis<br />
3.1.1 <strong>MS3897A</strong> - Pixel Array General Structure<br />
3.1.2 Die Edge<br />
3.1.3 Edge of Bond Pad<br />
3.2.1 Passivation – TEM<br />
3.2.2 Passivation<br />
3.2.3 IMD<br />
3.2.4 PMD<br />
3.3.1 Minimum Pitch Metal 2<br />
3.3.2 Metal 2 Thickness<br />
3.3.3 Minimum Pitch Metal 1 (Pixel Array)<br />
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Overview 1-2<br />
3.4.1 Minimum Pitch Vias<br />
3.4.2 Minimum Pitch Contacts to Poly<br />
3.4.3 Minimum Pitch Contacts to Diffusion<br />
3.4.4 Minimum Width Contact<br />
3.5.1 Minimum Poly Dimensions – Pixel Array<br />
3.5.2 Dielectrics Beneath Poly 2 – TEM, Pixel Array<br />
3.5.3 Detail of Dielectrics Beneath Poly 2 – TEM, Pixel Array<br />
3.5.4 Interpoly Dielectric and Buffer Oxide<br />
3.5.5 Minimum Pitch Poly<br />
3.5.6 Amplifier Schematic<br />
3.5.7 Output Amplifier Overview<br />
3.5.8 T1 and Reset Transistors – Plan View<br />
3.5.9 T1 Transistor Gate Length – Cross Section View<br />
3.5.10 Reset Transistor Gate Length – Cross Section View<br />
3.5.11 T2 Transistor – Plan View<br />
3.5.12 T3 Transistor – Plan View<br />
3.5.13 T4 Transistor – Plan View<br />
3.5.14 T5 Transistor – Plan View<br />
3.5.15 Detail of T5 Transistor – Plan View<br />
3.5.16 T6 Transistor – Plan View<br />
3.5.17 T7 and T8 Transistors – Plan View<br />
3.5.18 Detail of T8 Transistor<br />
3.6.1 Edge of FOX<br />
3.6.2 Minimum Width LOCOS<br />
3.7.1 SRP Profile of N-epi<br />
3.7.2 SRP Profile Peripheral P-well<br />
3.7.3 SRP Profile of Peripheral P-well – Detail<br />
3.7.4 SRP Profile of Pixel Array Well Structure<br />
4 Pixel Analysis<br />
4.2.1 Silicon Nitride Microlens<br />
4.2.2 Tungsten Light Shield<br />
4.2.3 Array Corner – Dark and Active Pixels<br />
4.2.4 Detail of Pixel Aperture<br />
4.2.5 Pixel at Poly<br />
4.2.6 Bevel Sample SCM of <strong>CCD</strong> Array<br />
4.2.7 Substrate Sample SCM of <strong>CCD</strong> Array<br />
4.3.1 Pixel at Poly – Planes of Cross-Sectioning<br />
4.3.2 <strong>CCD</strong> Pixel Overview – Diagonal Cross Section<br />
4.3.3 Pixel Aperture – Diagonal Cross Section (TEM)<br />
4.3.4 Pixel Aperture – Diagonal Cross Section (SEM)<br />
4.3.5 Pixel N-Photocathode and P-pinning Layer – SCM<br />
4.3.6 Poly 1 Control Line – Transfer Site<br />
4.3.7 Poly 1 Control Line – Transfer Site<br />
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Overview 1-3<br />
4.4.1 Edge of Array – Color Filters and Microlenses<br />
4.4.2 Microlens Radius of Curvature<br />
4.4.3 Organic Microlens Profile – Perspective View AFM<br />
4.4.4 Organic Microlens Profile – Plan View AFM<br />
4.4.5 Organic Microlens Height – AFM Line Scan<br />
4.4.6 Red and Green Color Filters<br />
4.4.7 Blue and Green Color Filters<br />
5 Materials Analysis<br />
5.1.1 TEM-EDS Spectrum of Metal 1 Body<br />
5.1.2 TEM-EDS Spectrum of Metal 1 Barrier<br />
5.1.3 TEM-EDS Spectrum of Passivation 2 and Passivation 3<br />
5.1.4 TEM-EDS Spectrum of Passivation 1<br />
5.1.5 TEM-EDS Spectrum of IMD 2<br />
5.1.6 TEM-EDS Spectrum of IMD 1<br />
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Overview 1-4<br />
1.2 List of Tables<br />
1 Overview<br />
1.5.1 <strong>MS3897A</strong> Device Summary<br />
1.6.1 <strong>MS3897A</strong> CIS Process Summary<br />
2 Device Overview<br />
2.1.1 Package and Die Dimensions<br />
2.2.1 Bond Pad Dimensions<br />
3 Process Analysis<br />
3.2.1 Dielectric Thicknesses<br />
3.3.1 Metallization Vertical Dimensions<br />
3.3.2 Minimum Metallization Horizontal Dimensions<br />
3.4.1 Via and Contact Dimensions<br />
3.5.1 Peripheral Transistor and Polycide Dimensions<br />
3.5.2 Output Amplifier Transistor Gate Dimensions<br />
3.6.1 LOCOS Observed Critical Dimensions<br />
4 Pixel Analysis<br />
4.1.1 Pixel Array Horizontal Dimensions<br />
4.1.2 Pixel Array Vertical Dimensions<br />
6 Critical Dimensions<br />
6.1.1 Package and Die Dimensions<br />
6.1.2 Bond Pad Dimensions<br />
6.2.1 Dielectric Thicknesses<br />
6.2.2 Metallization Vertical Dimensions<br />
6.2.3 Minimum Metallization Horizontal Dimensions<br />
6.2.4 Via and Contact Dimensions<br />
6.2.5 Peripheral Transistor and Polycide Dimensions<br />
6.2.6 Output Amplifier Transistor Gate Dimensions<br />
6.2.7 LOCOS Observed Critical Dimensions<br />
6.3.1 Pixel Array Horizontal Dimensions<br />
6.3.2 Pixel Array Vertical Dimensions<br />
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