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Method of fabricating imaging apparatus

CA 1309481 C · Owner: Eev Limited · Inventors: Pool, Peter James

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In a method for fabricating imaging apparatus adjoining regions, each forming only part of the active area of the complete device, are laid down separately enabling larger active areas to be produced than would otherwise be possible using conventional wafer stepper equipment. In the complete device, imaging may be arranged over the boundary between the regions and/or charge may be transferred across the boundary.

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  • Granted October 27, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 27, 2009.
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FiledFebruary 9, 1989
GrantedOctober 27, 1992
Term endedOctober 27, 2009
Patent numberCA 1309481 C
Classification (IPC)H01L27/14 +2 more

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1990199219941996199820002002200420062008Application filedFeb 9, 1989Patent grantedOct 27, 1992Term endedOct 27, 2009

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