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CN112397539B - Image sensor and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

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CN112397539B
CN112397539B CN202011269572.1A CN202011269572A CN112397539B CN 112397539 B CN112397539 B CN 112397539B CN 202011269572 A CN202011269572 A CN 202011269572A CN 112397539 B CN112397539 B CN 112397539B
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The invention provides an image sensor and a manufacturing method thereof, comprising the following steps: providing a substrate, wherein a plurality of pixel units are distributed on the substrate, and the pixel units are positioned in a first type well region in the substrate; etching the substrate to form isolation trenches between adjacent pixel units; performing second type ion implantation on the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench, wherein the second type ions and ions in the first type well region form PN junctions; the isolation layer fills the isolation trench. The isolation between the pixel units combines Deep Trench Isolation (DTI) with PN junction isolation formed by ion implantation, PN junctions are formed in the peripheral substrate of the isolation trenches, carriers generated by defects near the isolation trenches are prevented from freely entering the reading area and the photosensitive area, dark current is reduced, good electrical and optical isolation effects are achieved, the area of the isolation areas is reduced, and the chip area utilization rate of the image sensor is improved.

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图像传感器及其制作方法Image sensor and method for manufacturing the same

技术领域Technical Field

本发明属于图像传感器领域,具体涉及一种图像传感器及其制作方法。The present invention belongs to the field of image sensors, and in particular relates to an image sensor and a manufacturing method thereof.

背景技术Background technique

垂直电荷转移图像传感器(VPS,Vertically charge transferring PixelSensors)是一种基于标准闪存工艺的三维图像传感器,还是基于浮栅结构阵列的半导体图像传感器,即基于浮栅(FloatingGate,FG)结构形成图像传感器的像素单元,通过将每个像素单元感应到的光信号的强弱转换为注入到像素单元浮栅层上电子数量的多少来实现对光信号的连续检测和成像。具有像元密度高、像元尺寸小等特点,其工作原理是利用感光区的光生电子产生的电压耦合到浮栅上,从而改变读取区的晶体管阈值电压,实现了图像识别。实际应用中,垂直电荷转移图像传感器存在暗电流较大和像素之间光学串扰的问题。Vertically charge transferring pixel sensors (VPS) are three-dimensional image sensors based on standard flash memory technology, and are also semiconductor image sensors based on floating gate structure arrays, that is, the pixel units of image sensors are formed based on floating gate (FG) structures. The intensity of the light signal sensed by each pixel unit is converted into the number of electrons injected into the floating gate layer of the pixel unit to achieve continuous detection and imaging of the light signal. It has the characteristics of high pixel density and small pixel size. Its working principle is to use the voltage generated by the photogenerated electrons in the photosensitive area to couple to the floating gate, thereby changing the transistor threshold voltage in the reading area and realizing image recognition. In practical applications, vertical charge transfer image sensors have problems such as large dark current and optical crosstalk between pixels.

发明内容Summary of the invention

本发明的目的在于提供一种图像传感器及其制作方法,减小暗电流和改善图像传感器像素之间的光学串扰。The object of the present invention is to provide an image sensor and a manufacturing method thereof, which can reduce dark current and improve optical crosstalk between pixels of the image sensor.

本发明提供一种图像传感器的制作方法,包括:The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an image sensor, comprising:

提供一衬底,所述衬底具有相对的第一表面和第二表面;所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;A substrate is provided, wherein the substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a plurality of pixel units are distributed on the substrate, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate;

刻蚀所述衬底,形成位于相邻的所述像素单元之间的隔离沟槽;Etching the substrate to form isolation trenches between adjacent pixel units;

对所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底进行第二类型的离子注入,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内所述第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成PN结;Performing a second type of ion implantation on the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench, so that the second type of ions in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench form a PN junction with the ions in the first type of well region;

形成隔离层,所述隔离层填充所述隔离沟槽。An isolation layer is formed, wherein the isolation layer fills the isolation trench.

进一步的,在所述离子注入中,以垂直于所述衬底表面的竖直方向为基准,所述离子注入倾斜角度范围为:7°~45°。Furthermore, in the ion implantation, with the vertical direction perpendicular to the substrate surface as a reference, the ion implantation inclination angle ranges from 7° to 45°.

进一步的,所述离子注入中,离子的注入能量范围5keV~45keV,离子的注入剂量范围5×1014ions/cm2~1×1016ions/cm2Furthermore, in the ion implantation, the ion implantation energy ranges from 5 keV to 45 keV, and the ion implantation dose ranges from 5×10 14 ions/cm 2 to 1×10 16 ions/cm 2 .

进一步的,刻蚀所述衬底形成所述隔离沟槽之前,还包括:Furthermore, before etching the substrate to form the isolation trench, the method further includes:

形成浅沟槽隔离,所述浅沟槽隔离间隔分布在所述衬底内,所述浅沟槽隔离从所述第二表面沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底内延伸;所述浅沟槽隔离位于相邻的所述像素单元之间和/或所述感光区与所述读取区之间。A shallow trench isolation is formed, wherein the shallow trench isolation is spaced and distributed in the substrate, and the shallow trench isolation extends from the second surface into the substrate along the thickness direction of the substrate; the shallow trench isolation is located between adjacent pixel units and/or between the photosensitive area and the reading area.

在形成所述浅沟槽隔离之后再形成所述隔离沟槽,所述隔离沟槽从所述第一表面沿所述衬底厚度方向贯穿部分厚度的所述衬底停止在所述浅沟槽隔离上。The isolation trench is formed after the shallow trench isolation is formed. The isolation trench penetrates a portion of the thickness of the substrate from the first surface along the thickness direction of the substrate and stops on the shallow trench isolation.

进一步的,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底的注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽的中心线相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。Furthermore, in the region of the substrate around the isolation trench where the second type of ions are implanted, the concentrations of the second type of ions at positions that are equally distant from the center line of the isolation trench are substantially equal.

本发明还提供一种图像传感器,包括:The present invention also provides an image sensor, comprising:

衬底,所述衬底具有相对的第一表面和第二表面;所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;A substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a plurality of pixel units are distributed on the substrate, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate;

隔离沟槽,所述隔离沟槽至少贯穿部分厚度的所述衬底,所述隔离沟槽位于相邻的所述像素单元之间;An isolation trench, wherein the isolation trench penetrates at least a portion of the thickness of the substrate, and the isolation trench is located between adjacent pixel units;

隔离层,所述隔离层填充在所述隔离沟槽中;an isolation layer, wherein the isolation layer is filled in the isolation trench;

PN结,所述PN结形成在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内,所述PN结由所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内注入的第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成。A PN junction is formed in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench, and the PN junction is formed by the second type of ions implanted in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench and the ions in the first type of well region.

进一步的,每个所述像素单元包括感光区和读取区,所述隔离沟槽还位于所述感光区和所述读取区之间。Furthermore, each of the pixel units includes a photosensitive area and a reading area, and the isolation trench is also located between the photosensitive area and the reading area.

进一步的,所述衬底内间隔分布有浅沟槽隔离,所述浅沟槽隔离从所述第二表面沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底内延伸;所述浅沟槽隔离位于相邻的所述像素单元之间和/或所述感光区与所述读取区之间;所述隔离沟槽从所述第一表面沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底内延伸,所述隔离沟槽与所述浅沟槽隔离连通。Furthermore, shallow trench isolations are spaced apart in the substrate, and the shallow trench isolations extend from the second surface into the substrate along the direction of the substrate thickness; the shallow trench isolations are located between adjacent pixel units and/or between the photosensitive area and the reading area; the isolation trenches extend from the first surface into the substrate along the direction of the substrate thickness, and the isolation trenches are connected to the shallow trench isolations.

进一步的,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底的注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽的中心线相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。Furthermore, in the region of the substrate around the isolation trench where the second type of ions are implanted, the concentrations of the second type of ions at positions that are equally distant from the center line of the isolation trench are substantially equal.

进一步的,所述衬底的第二表面依次层叠有栅介质层、浮栅层、介质叠层和控制栅层;所述浮栅层位于所述感光区正下方的部分与位于所述读取区正下方的部分一体设置,且所述控制栅层位于所述感光区正下方的部分与位于所述读取区正下方的部分隔离设置。Furthermore, the second surface of the substrate is stacked with a gate dielectric layer, a floating gate layer, a dielectric stack and a control gate layer in sequence; the portion of the floating gate layer located directly below the photosensitive area and the portion located directly below the reading area are integrally arranged, and the portion of the control gate layer located directly below the photosensitive area and the portion located directly below the reading area are isolated from each other.

进一步的,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底所述第一类型阱区中注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽的中心线相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。Furthermore, in the region where the second type of ions are implanted in the first type of well region of the circumferential substrate of the isolation trench, the concentration of the second type of ions at positions with equal distances from the center line of the isolation trench is substantially equal.

进一步的,在垂直于所述衬底的截面上,所述隔离沟槽的截面宽度为0.08~0.3微米。Furthermore, in a cross section perpendicular to the substrate, a cross-sectional width of the isolation trench is 0.08 to 0.3 micrometers.

进一步的,所述第二类型的离子包括N型P离子、N型As离子或P型B离子;Further, the second type of ions include N-type P ions, N-type As ions or P-type B ions;

当所述第二类型的离子为N型P离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为 When the second type of ions are N-type P ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is

当所述第二类型的离子为N型As离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为 When the second type of ions are N-type As ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is

当所述第二类型的离子为P型B离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为 When the second type of ions are P-type B ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is

与现有技术相比,本发明具有如下有益效果:Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

本发明提供的图像传感器及其制作方法,包括:提供一衬底,所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;刻蚀所述衬底,形成位于相邻的所述像素单元之间的隔离沟槽;对所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底进行第二类型的离子注入,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内所述第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成PN结;形成隔离层,所述隔离层填充所述隔离沟槽。所述隔离沟槽通常较深,且位于隔离沟槽中的隔离层起隔离作用,称之为深沟槽隔离(DTI)。像素单元之间的隔离将深沟槽隔离(DTI)与离子注入形成PN结隔离相结合,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内形成PN结,阻挡深沟槽隔离(DTI)附近因缺陷产生的载流子自由进入读取区和感光区,减小暗电流的同时也具有良好的电性和光学隔离效果,并且在垂直于衬底的截面上,由隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内的PN结和隔离沟槽内的隔离层构成的隔离区的截面面积相比单纯仅靠离子注入形成的隔离区的截面面积小,实现有效隔离的同时,减小了隔离区的面积,提高了图像传感器的芯片面积利用率。The image sensor and its manufacturing method provided by the present invention include: providing a substrate, on which a plurality of pixel units are distributed, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate; etching the substrate to form an isolation trench located between adjacent pixel units; performing a second type of ion implantation on the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench, and the second type of ions in the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench form a PN junction with the ions in the first type well region; forming an isolation layer, and the isolation layer fills the isolation trench. The isolation trench is usually deep, and the isolation layer located in the isolation trench plays an isolation role, which is called deep trench isolation (DTI). The isolation between pixel units combines deep trench isolation (DTI) with PN junction isolation formed by ion implantation, forming a PN junction in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench, blocking carriers generated by defects near the deep trench isolation (DTI) from freely entering the reading area and the photosensitive area, reducing dark current while also having good electrical and optical isolation effects. In addition, in a cross-section perpendicular to the substrate, the cross-sectional area of the isolation area formed by the PN junction in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench and the isolation layer in the isolation trench is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the isolation area formed by ion implantation alone, thereby achieving effective isolation while reducing the area of the isolation area and improving the chip area utilization of the image sensor.

附图说明BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

图1为本发明实施例图像传感器的制作方法的流程示意图;FIG1 is a schematic flow chart of a method for manufacturing an image sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention;

图2至图5为本发明实施例图像传感器的制作方法各步骤示意图。2 to 5 are schematic diagrams of steps of a method for manufacturing an image sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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10-衬底;11-第一类型阱区;12-隔离沟槽;13-PN结;14-隔离层;15-浅沟槽隔离;16-读取区;17-感光区;21-栅介质层;22-浮栅层;23-介质叠层;24-控制栅层;25-键合层;26-第二区域;27-第一区域;30-载片晶圆。10-substrate; 11-first type well region; 12-isolation trench; 13-PN junction; 14-isolation layer; 15-shallow trench isolation; 16-reading area; 17-photosensitive area; 21-gate dielectric layer; 22-floating gate layer; 23-dielectric stack; 24-control gate layer; 25-bonding layer; 26-second region; 27-first region; 30-carrier wafer.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

本发明实施例提供了一种图像传感器及其制作方法。以下结合附图和具体实施例对本发明进一步详细说明。根据下面说明,本发明的优点和特征将更清楚。需要说明的是,附图均采用非常简化的形式且使用非精准的比例,仅用以方便、明晰地辅助说明本发明实施例的目的。The embodiment of the present invention provides an image sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The advantages and features of the present invention will become clearer based on the following description. It should be noted that the drawings are all in a very simplified form and use an inaccurate scale, which is only used to conveniently and clearly assist in explaining the purpose of the embodiments of the present invention.

本发明实施例提供一种图像传感器的制作方法,如图1所示,包括:An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for manufacturing an image sensor, as shown in FIG1 , comprising:

提供一衬底,所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;Providing a substrate, on which a plurality of pixel units are distributed, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate;

刻蚀所述衬底,形成位于相邻的所述像素单元之间的隔离沟槽;Etching the substrate to form isolation trenches between adjacent pixel units;

对所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底进行第二类型的离子注入,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内所述第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成PN结;Performing a second type of ion implantation on the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench, so that the second type of ions in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench form a PN junction with the ions in the first type of well region;

形成隔离层,所述隔离层填充所述隔离沟槽。An isolation layer is formed, wherein the isolation layer fills the isolation trench.

以下结合图2至图4,详细介绍本发明实施例的图像传感器及其制作方法。The image sensor and the manufacturing method thereof according to the embodiment of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 .

如图2所示,提供一衬底10,所述衬底10上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底10内的第一类型阱区11中。每个所述像素单元包括感光区17和读取区16。当光线照射到感光区17的上方时,感光区17中会产生光生载流子,反映为浮栅层22上的电位变化,这一电位变化耦合到读取区16后,会改变读取区16的读取电流大小,从而由读取区16读出光线强度。As shown in FIG2 , a substrate 10 is provided, on which a plurality of pixel units are distributed, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region 11 in the substrate 10. Each of the pixel units includes a photosensitive region 17 and a reading region 16. When light is irradiated onto the photosensitive region 17, photogenerated carriers are generated in the photosensitive region 17, which is reflected as a potential change on the floating gate layer 22. After this potential change is coupled to the reading region 16, the reading current of the reading region 16 is changed, so that the light intensity is read by the reading region 16.

需要说明的是所述第一类型阱区11的边界并不一定与所述衬底10为同一边界,即所述第一类型阱区11可能为所述衬底10中的某一区域,所述第一类型阱区11的范围可以并非终止于所述衬底10的边界。It should be noted that the boundary of the first type well region 11 is not necessarily the same boundary as the substrate 10 , that is, the first type well region 11 may be a certain area in the substrate 10 , and the range of the first type well region 11 may not end at the boundary of the substrate 10 .

形成浅沟槽隔离15,所述衬底10具有相对的第一表面f1和第二表面f2,所述浅沟槽隔离15间隔分布在所述衬底10内,所述浅沟槽隔离15从所述第二表面f2沿所述衬底10厚度方向向所述衬底10内延伸,所述浅沟槽隔离15位于相邻的所述像素单元之间和/或所述感光区17与所述读取区16之间。示例性的,所述浅沟槽隔离15的材质例如为氧化硅。可替代的,所述感光区17与所述读取区16之间也可以采用离子注入的方式进行隔离。A shallow trench isolation 15 is formed, the substrate 10 has a first surface f1 and a second surface f2 opposite to each other, the shallow trench isolation 15 is spaced apart in the substrate 10, the shallow trench isolation 15 extends from the second surface f2 into the substrate 10 along the thickness direction of the substrate 10, and the shallow trench isolation 15 is located between adjacent pixel units and/or between the photosensitive area 17 and the reading area 16. Exemplarily, the material of the shallow trench isolation 15 is silicon oxide. Alternatively, the photosensitive area 17 and the reading area 16 can also be isolated by ion implantation.

如图3所示,刻蚀所述衬底10,形成位于相邻的所述像素单元之间的隔离沟槽12。所述隔离沟槽12从所述第一表面f1沿所述衬底10厚度方向贯穿部分厚度的所述衬底10停止在所述浅沟槽隔离15上。在垂直于衬底的方向上共同起隔离作用,防止像素单元之间的光学串扰。在形成所述浅沟槽隔离15之后再形成所述隔离沟槽12,将所述浅沟槽隔离15作为所述隔离沟槽12的刻蚀停止结构,能够防止刻蚀过程中对像素的损坏。具体而言,能够防止刻蚀工艺对栅介质层21的损坏,从而保证栅介质层21的完整性,提升成像质量。As shown in FIG3 , the substrate 10 is etched to form an isolation groove 12 between adjacent pixel units. The isolation groove 12 penetrates a portion of the thickness of the substrate 10 from the first surface f1 along the thickness direction of the substrate 10 and stops at the shallow trench isolation 15. Together they play an isolation role in the direction perpendicular to the substrate to prevent optical crosstalk between pixel units. After forming the shallow trench isolation 15, the isolation groove 12 is formed, and the shallow trench isolation 15 is used as an etching stop structure for the isolation groove 12, which can prevent damage to the pixel during the etching process. Specifically, it can prevent the etching process from damaging the gate dielectric layer 21, thereby ensuring the integrity of the gate dielectric layer 21 and improving the imaging quality.

如图3和图4所示,对所述隔离沟槽12的周圈衬底10进行第二类型的离子注入,在所述隔离沟槽12的周圈衬底10内所述第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成PN结13。在一实施例中,所述衬底10内的第一类型阱区11,例如为P型阱区,则对所述隔离沟槽12的周圈衬底10进行N型离子注入,形成PN结13。在另一实施例中,所述衬底10内的第一类型阱区11,例如为N型阱区,则对所述隔离沟槽12的周圈衬底10进行P型离子注入,形成PN结13。亦即所述第一类型阱区11为P型阱区,第二类型的离子为N型离子;所述第一类型阱区11为N型阱区,第二类型的离子为P型离子。As shown in FIG3 and FIG4, the second type of ion implantation is performed on the surrounding substrate 10 of the isolation trench 12, and the second type of ions in the surrounding substrate 10 of the isolation trench 12 form a PN junction 13 with the ions in the first type of well region. In one embodiment, the first type of well region 11 in the substrate 10 is, for example, a P-type well region, and the N-type ion implantation is performed on the surrounding substrate 10 of the isolation trench 12 to form a PN junction 13. In another embodiment, the first type of well region 11 in the substrate 10 is, for example, an N-type well region, and the P-type ion implantation is performed on the surrounding substrate 10 of the isolation trench 12 to form a PN junction 13. That is, the first type of well region 11 is a P-type well region, and the second type of ions are N-type ions; the first type of well region 11 is an N-type well region, and the second type of ions are P-type ions.

在所述离子注入中,以垂直于所述衬底10表面的竖直方向为基准,所述离子注入倾斜角度α范围为:7°~45°。示例性的,所述离子注入中,离子的注入能量范围5keV~45keV,离子的注入剂量范围5×1014ions/cm2~1×1016ions/cm2。可以通过水平/竖直移动离子注入源和/或旋转晶圆的方式实现离子注入。In the ion implantation, the ion implantation tilt angle α is in the range of 7° to 45°, based on the vertical direction perpendicular to the surface of the substrate 10. Exemplarily, in the ion implantation, the ion implantation energy ranges from 5keV to 45keV, and the ion implantation dose ranges from 5×10 14 ions/cm 2 to 1×10 16 ions/cm 2. The ion implantation can be achieved by horizontally/vertically moving the ion implantation source and/or rotating the wafer.

离子的注入能量范围优选为10keV,20keV,25keV,30keV,35keV。The ion implantation energy range is preferably 10keV, 20keV, 25keV, 30keV, 35keV.

注入离子优选为N型P(磷)离子,在所述隔离沟槽12的周圈注入深度为(埃,angstrom),优选为/> The implanted ions are preferably N-type P (phosphorus) ions, and the implantation depth around the isolation trench 12 is (angstrom), preferably/>

注入离子还可优选为N型As(砷)离子,在所述隔离沟槽12的周圈注入深度为(埃,angstrom),优选为/> The implanted ions may also be preferably N-type As (arsenic) ions, and the implantation depth around the isolation trench 12 is (angstrom), preferably/>

注入离子还可优选为P型B(硼)离子,在所述隔离沟槽12的周圈注入深度为(埃,angstrom),优选为/> The implanted ions may also be preferably P-type B (boron) ions, and the implantation depth around the isolation trench 12 is (angstrom), preferably/>

由于本实施例在所述隔离沟槽12形成完毕后再进行离子注入工艺,可以利用较小的离子注入强度和深度即可达到较好的隔离效果,因此,本实施例中离子注入的深度可以作为区别于现有技术的显著特点。Since the present embodiment performs the ion implantation process after the isolation trench 12 is formed, a better isolation effect can be achieved with a smaller ion implantation intensity and depth. Therefore, the depth of ion implantation in the present embodiment can be used as a significant feature different from the prior art.

接着,形成隔离层14,所述隔离层14填充所述隔离沟槽12。所述隔离层14包括:金属或硅化物,比如钨或氧化硅。所述隔离沟槽12通常较深,且位于隔离沟槽12中的隔离层14起隔离作用,称之为深沟槽隔离(DTI,deep trench isolation)。可采用化学气相沉积法、等离子增强化学气相沉积法或高密度等离子化学气相沉积法形成所述隔离层14。具体的,所述隔离层14填充所述隔离沟槽12且覆盖所述衬底10的第一表面f1,采用化学机械研磨(CMP)工艺平坦化隔离层14,较佳的,使隔离层14的顶面与所述衬底10的第一表面f1齐平。Next, an isolation layer 14 is formed, and the isolation layer 14 fills the isolation trench 12. The isolation layer 14 includes: metal or silicide, such as tungsten or silicon oxide. The isolation trench 12 is usually deep, and the isolation layer 14 located in the isolation trench 12 plays an isolation role, which is called deep trench isolation (DTI). The isolation layer 14 can be formed by chemical vapor deposition, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition or high-density plasma chemical vapor deposition. Specifically, the isolation layer 14 fills the isolation trench 12 and covers the first surface f1 of the substrate 10. The isolation layer 14 is planarized by a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process. Preferably, the top surface of the isolation layer 14 is flush with the first surface f1 of the substrate 10.

本实施例的图像传感器的制作方法中,像素单元之间的隔离将深沟槽隔离(DTI)与离子注入形成PN结隔离相结合,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内形成PN结,阻挡深沟槽隔离(DTI)附近因缺陷产生的载流子自由进入读取区和感光区,减小暗电流的同时也具有良好的电性和光学隔离效果,并且在垂直于衬底的截面上,由隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内的PN结和隔离沟槽内的隔离层构成的隔离区的截面面积相比单纯仅靠离子注入形成的隔离区的截面面积小,实现有效隔离的同时,减小了隔离区的面积,提高了图像传感器的芯片面积利用率。In the manufacturing method of the image sensor of this embodiment, the isolation between pixel units combines deep trench isolation (DTI) with PN junction isolation formed by ion implantation, and forms a PN junction in the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench, thereby blocking carriers generated by defects near the deep trench isolation (DTI) from freely entering the reading area and the photosensitive area, thereby reducing dark current while also having good electrical and optical isolation effects. Moreover, in a cross-section perpendicular to the substrate, the cross-sectional area of the isolation area formed by the PN junction in the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench and the isolation layer in the isolation trench is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the isolation area formed by ion implantation alone, thereby achieving effective isolation while reducing the area of the isolation area and improving the chip area utilization rate of the image sensor.

相比单纯仅靠离子注入形成隔离区,本实施例的图像传感器的制作方法中,像素单元之间的隔离将深沟槽隔离(DTI)与离子注入形成PN结隔离相结合,本实施例的离子注入需要的能量更小,还可通过调节离子注入角度和能量改变隔离沟槽的衬底周围形成PN结的面积,离子注入完成后在隔离沟槽中填入隔离层,使像素之间具有良好的光学隔离。并且本实施例通过在所述隔离沟槽12侧壁上进行离子注入,与像素本身的阱区形成PN结,利用了像素原本的结构,使得工艺制程得到了简化。Compared with the isolation region formed by ion implantation alone, the isolation between pixel units in the manufacturing method of the image sensor of this embodiment combines deep trench isolation (DTI) with ion implantation to form PN junction isolation. The ion implantation of this embodiment requires less energy, and the area of the PN junction formed around the substrate of the isolation trench can be changed by adjusting the ion implantation angle and energy. After the ion implantation is completed, an isolation layer is filled in the isolation trench to provide good optical isolation between pixels. In addition, this embodiment forms a PN junction with the well region of the pixel itself by performing ion implantation on the sidewall of the isolation trench 12, utilizing the original structure of the pixel, thereby simplifying the process.

如图4所示,本发明还提供一种图像传感器,包括:As shown in FIG4 , the present invention further provides an image sensor, comprising:

衬底10,所述衬底10具有相对的第一表面和第二表面;所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区11中;A substrate 10, wherein the substrate 10 has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a plurality of pixel units are distributed on the substrate, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region 11 in the substrate;

隔离沟槽12,所述隔离沟槽12至少贯穿部分厚度的所述衬底10,所述隔离沟槽12位于相邻的所述像素单元之间;An isolation trench 12, wherein the isolation trench 12 penetrates at least a portion of the thickness of the substrate 10, and the isolation trench 12 is located between adjacent pixel units;

隔离层14,所述隔离层14填充在所述隔离沟槽12中;an isolation layer 14, wherein the isolation layer 14 is filled in the isolation trench 12;

PN结13,所述PN结13形成在所述隔离沟槽12的周圈衬底10内。A PN junction 13 is formed in the substrate 10 around the isolation trench 12 .

具体的,每个所述像素单元包括感光区17和读取区16。所述衬底10具有相对的第一表面f1和第二表面f2。所述衬底10内间隔分布有浅沟槽隔离(STI)15,所述浅沟槽隔离15从所述第二表面f2沿所述衬底10厚度方向向所述衬底10内延伸,所述浅沟槽隔离15位于相邻的所述像素单元之间和/或所述感光区17与所述读取区16之间。示例性的,所述浅沟槽隔离15的材质例如为氧化硅。所述隔离沟槽12从所述第一表面f1沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底10内延伸,所述隔离沟槽12与所述浅沟槽隔离15连通,在垂直于衬底的方向上共同起隔离作用,防止像素单元之间的光学串扰。Specifically, each of the pixel units includes a photosensitive area 17 and a reading area 16. The substrate 10 has a first surface f1 and a second surface f2 opposite to each other. Shallow trench isolations (STI) 15 are spaced apart in the substrate 10, and the shallow trench isolations 15 extend from the second surface f2 into the substrate 10 along the thickness direction of the substrate 10, and the shallow trench isolations 15 are located between adjacent pixel units and/or between the photosensitive area 17 and the reading area 16. Exemplarily, the material of the shallow trench isolations 15 is silicon oxide, for example. The isolation trench 12 extends from the first surface f1 into the substrate 10 along the thickness direction of the substrate, and the isolation trench 12 is connected to the shallow trench isolation 15, and they play an isolation role together in a direction perpendicular to the substrate to prevent optical crosstalk between pixel units.

图5示出了隔离沟槽12和PN结13的局部示意图,为视图清晰未示出隔离层14。如图5所示,隔离沟槽12的中心线(对称轴)为AA’,俯视方向看PN结13呈圆形环或方形环。在所述隔离沟槽12的周圈衬底的注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽12的中心线AA’相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。例如,PN结13内垂直于衬底方向的线段BB’与中心线AA’的距离为r;线段BB’以中心线AA’为轴线,环绕一周形成的整个环面上所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。应当正确理解基本相等的含义,由于在工业生产中,任何工艺均无法做到在相同条件下的绝对相等,但由于采用了相同或相近的工艺条件,离子浓度能够做到基本相等。此外,若先进行第二类型的离子注入再制作隔离沟槽12,则无法达到这一技术效果,这是由于离子注入会随着衬底厚度的加深而逐渐衰减,即使采用多次离子注入的方式也无法达成本实施例离子注入的均匀性。本实施例离子注入的均匀性和一致性也给器件性能的一致性带来了提升,同时提升了隔离效果。FIG5 shows a partial schematic diagram of the isolation trench 12 and the PN junction 13, and the isolation layer 14 is not shown for clarity. As shown in FIG5, the center line (symmetry axis) of the isolation trench 12 is AA', and the PN junction 13 is a circular ring or a square ring when viewed from above. In the region of the substrate surrounding the isolation trench 12 where the second type of ions are injected, the concentration of the second type of ions at positions that are equal to the center line AA' of the isolation trench 12 is substantially equal. For example, the distance between the line segment BB' perpendicular to the substrate direction in the PN junction 13 and the center line AA' is r; the line segment BB' takes the center line AA' as the axis, and the concentration of the second type of ions on the entire annular surface formed by the circle is substantially equal. The meaning of substantially equal should be correctly understood, because in industrial production, no process can achieve absolute equality under the same conditions, but due to the use of the same or similar process conditions, the ion concentration can be substantially equal. In addition, if the second type of ion implantation is performed first and then the isolation trench 12 is made, this technical effect cannot be achieved, because the ion implantation will gradually decay as the thickness of the substrate increases, and even if multiple ion implantations are used, the uniformity of ion implantation in this embodiment cannot be achieved. The uniformity and consistency of ion implantation in this embodiment also improve the consistency of device performance and the isolation effect.

可替代的,隔离沟槽12可以贯穿所述衬底10,所述隔离沟槽12位于相邻的所述像素单元之间,直接将两个像素隔开,此时两个像素之间没有浅沟槽隔离15。Alternatively, the isolation trench 12 may penetrate the substrate 10 , and the isolation trench 12 is located between adjacent pixel units to directly separate two pixels. In this case, there is no shallow trench isolation 15 between the two pixels.

可以在形成所述浅沟槽隔离15之后再形成所述隔离沟槽12,将所述浅沟槽隔离15作为所述隔离沟槽12的刻蚀停止结构,能够防止刻蚀过程中对像素的损坏。具体而言,能够防止刻蚀工艺对栅介质层21的损坏,从而保证栅介质层21的完整性,提升成像质量。The isolation trench 12 may be formed after the shallow trench isolation 15 is formed, and the shallow trench isolation 15 is used as an etching stop structure for the isolation trench 12 to prevent damage to the pixel during the etching process. Specifically, the etching process can prevent damage to the gate dielectric layer 21, thereby ensuring the integrity of the gate dielectric layer 21 and improving the imaging quality.

所述第一表面f1为所述图像传感器接收入射光的表面,衬底10的第二表面f2一侧依次层叠有栅介质层21、浮栅层22、介质叠层23和控制栅层24。为方便工艺操作,可将图像传感器通过键合层25键合到晶圆30上。晶圆30可为载片晶圆,临时键合起支撑的作用。晶圆30也可为器件晶圆,例如逻辑晶圆。The first surface f1 is the surface of the image sensor receiving incident light, and the second surface f2 of the substrate 10 is sequentially stacked with a gate dielectric layer 21, a floating gate layer 22, a dielectric stack 23 and a control gate layer 24. To facilitate process operation, the image sensor can be bonded to a wafer 30 through a bonding layer 25. The wafer 30 can be a carrier wafer, and the temporary bonding serves as a support. The wafer 30 can also be a device wafer, such as a logic wafer.

所述衬底10例如为硅衬底;具体地,其材料可以选自单晶硅、多晶硅、无定形硅、硅锗化合物或绝缘体上硅(SOI)等。所述栅介质层21的材料可以为氧化物,例如二氧化硅。所述浮栅层22与所述控制栅层24的材料可以均为多晶硅。所述介质叠层23可以为氧化硅层-氮化硅层-氧化硅层(Oxcide-Nitride-Oxcide,ONO)的叠层。在所述控制栅层24上还可以包括电路结构,例如包括堆叠的介质层与布线层,在所述介质层中可布置有互连通孔,在所述布线层中可布置有金属线、接触垫(Pad)等结构,这些结构可以位于所述控制栅层24和所述键合层25之间,图中未示出。The substrate 10 is, for example, a silicon substrate; specifically, its material may be selected from single crystal silicon, polycrystalline silicon, amorphous silicon, silicon germanium compounds or silicon on insulator (SOI), etc. The material of the gate dielectric layer 21 may be an oxide, such as silicon dioxide. The materials of the floating gate layer 22 and the control gate layer 24 may both be polycrystalline silicon. The dielectric stack 23 may be a stack of silicon oxide layer-silicon nitride layer-silicon oxide layer (Oxcide-Nitride-Oxcide, ONO). The control gate layer 24 may also include a circuit structure, such as a stacked dielectric layer and a wiring layer, in which interconnection vias may be arranged, and in which metal lines, contact pads (Pad) and other structures may be arranged, which may be located between the control gate layer 24 and the bonding layer 25, which are not shown in the figure.

每个所述像素单元内,感光区17和读取区16的正下方分别对应的浮栅层22区域相连一体设置;当光线照射到感光区17的上方时,感光区17中会产生光生载流子,反映为浮栅层22上的电位变化,这一电位变化耦合到读取区16后,会改变读取区16的读取电流大小,从而由读取区读出光线强度。读取区16可连接像素电路,所述像素电路用于感测由存储在读取区16中的电荷引起的电压变化。所述像素电路例如包括复位晶体管,感测晶体管,地址晶体管等。一方面利用所述像素电路,将复位数据值写入图像传感器像素来复位读取区,另一方面通过所述像素电路从图像传感器像素读出数据,所述数据对应于拍摄图像的一部分。In each of the pixel units, the floating gate layer 22 areas corresponding to the photosensitive area 17 and the reading area 16 are connected and arranged as a whole; when light is irradiated to the top of the photosensitive area 17, photogenerated carriers will be generated in the photosensitive area 17, which will be reflected as a potential change on the floating gate layer 22. After this potential change is coupled to the reading area 16, the reading current of the reading area 16 will be changed, so that the light intensity is read out by the reading area. The reading area 16 can be connected to a pixel circuit, and the pixel circuit is used to sense the voltage change caused by the charge stored in the reading area 16. The pixel circuit includes, for example, a reset transistor, a sensing transistor, an address transistor, etc. On the one hand, the pixel circuit is used to write the reset data value into the image sensor pixel to reset the reading area, and on the other hand, the pixel circuit is used to read data from the image sensor pixel, and the data corresponds to a part of the captured image.

每个所述像素单元包括感光区17和读取区16。所述浮栅层22和所述控制栅层24具有与所述感光区17相对应的第一区域27,所述浮栅层22和所述控制栅层24具有与所述读取区16相对应的第二区域26。Each pixel unit includes a photosensitive region 17 and a readout region 16 . The floating gate layer 22 and the control gate layer 24 have a first region 27 corresponding to the photosensitive region 17 , and the floating gate layer 22 and the control gate layer 24 have a second region 26 corresponding to the readout region 16 .

所述浮栅层22和所述控制栅层24分别具有与所述感光区17和读取区16相对应的区域,指的是功能上和/或位置上的相对应;具体地,所述感光区17与第一区域27为同属于一个光电转换晶体管中的结构。第一区域27位于感光区17的正下方(第一表面f1在上、第二表面f2在下的方位),第二区域26位于读取区16的正下方。The floating gate layer 22 and the control gate layer 24 respectively have regions corresponding to the photosensitive region 17 and the reading region 16, which refers to the correspondence in function and/or position; specifically, the photosensitive region 17 and the first region 27 are structures belonging to the same photoelectric conversion transistor. The first region 27 is located directly below the photosensitive region 17 (the first surface f1 is on the top and the second surface f2 is on the bottom), and the second region 26 is located directly below the reading region 16.

在一实施例中,感光区17包括有光敏元件(例如,光电二极管PD),感光区17的光敏元件在光的作用下产生光生载流子。在另一实施例中,在所述感光区17中,沿所述衬底10的厚度方向上堆叠分布有第一光电二极管和第二光电二极管,所述第一光电二极管位于所述第二光电二极管的上方。在所述感光区17中,堆叠分布的所述第一光电二极管和所述第二光电二极管靠近所述浅沟道隔离15的一侧分布有垂直电荷转移区。所述读取区16连接像素电路,所述像素电路用于感测所述读取区中的电荷引起的电压变化。In one embodiment, the photosensitive area 17 includes a photosensitive element (e.g., a photodiode PD), and the photosensitive element of the photosensitive area 17 generates photogenerated carriers under the action of light. In another embodiment, in the photosensitive area 17, a first photodiode and a second photodiode are stacked and distributed along the thickness direction of the substrate 10, and the first photodiode is located above the second photodiode. In the photosensitive area 17, a vertical charge transfer region is distributed on one side of the stacked first photodiode and the second photodiode close to the shallow trench isolation 15. The reading area 16 is connected to a pixel circuit, and the pixel circuit is used to sense the voltage change caused by the charge in the reading area.

可以理解地,本发明实施例提供的图像传感器可以是基于闪存工艺的VPS的结构。在基于闪存工艺的VPS结构中,所述感光区17与所述读取区16之间通过浅沟槽隔离(STI)15隔开。所述浮栅层22位于所述感光区17正下方的部分与位于所述读取区16正下方的部分一体设置,且所述控制栅层24位于所述感光区17正下方的部分与位于所述读取区16正下方的部分隔离设置。感光区17和读取区16的正下方分别对应的浮栅层22区域一体设置,从而所述感光区17在经入射光照射产生光生载流子时,可以对所述读取区16产生电压耦合作用;感光区17和读取区16的正下方分别对应的控制栅层24彼此隔离,以分别加载电压,实现栅极控制。It can be understood that the image sensor provided by the embodiment of the present invention can be a VPS structure based on a flash memory process. In the VPS structure based on a flash memory process, the photosensitive area 17 is separated from the reading area 16 by a shallow trench isolation (STI) 15. The portion of the floating gate layer 22 located directly below the photosensitive area 17 is integrally arranged with the portion located directly below the reading area 16, and the portion of the control gate layer 24 located directly below the photosensitive area 17 is isolated from the portion located directly below the reading area 16. The floating gate layer 22 regions corresponding to the photosensitive area 17 and the reading area 16 are integrally arranged, so that when the photosensitive area 17 generates photogenerated carriers under the incident light, it can generate a voltage coupling effect on the reading area 16; the control gate layers 24 corresponding to the photosensitive area 17 and the reading area 16 are isolated from each other so as to load voltages respectively to realize gate control.

所述第一表面f1为所述图像传感器接收入射光的表面,如此制备形成的所述图像传感器具有背照式(Back Side Illumination,BSI)结构。可以理解地,以第一表面f1作为接收入射光的表面,从而避免了电路结构、控制栅层24、介质叠层23、浮栅层22、以及栅介质层21等结构对入射光的影响,提高了光子接收数量。The first surface f1 is a surface of the image sensor for receiving incident light, and the image sensor prepared in this way has a back side illumination (BSI) structure. It can be understood that by using the first surface f1 as a surface for receiving incident light, the influence of the circuit structure, the control gate layer 24, the dielectric stack 23, the floating gate layer 22, and the gate dielectric layer 21 on the incident light is avoided, thereby increasing the number of photons received.

本发明实施例制作的图像传感器包括图像传感器像素单元的阵列。图像传感器中的像素单元可以包括诸如将入射光转换成电子的光电二极管的光敏元件。图像传感器可以具有任何数量的像素(例如,数百或数千或更多)。典型的图像传感器可以例如具有数百万像素(例如,百万像素)。在高端设备中,图像传感器可以具有千万像素。The image sensor manufactured by the embodiment of the present invention includes an array of image sensor pixel units. The pixel units in the image sensor may include light-sensitive elements such as photodiodes that convert incident light into electrons. The image sensor may have any number of pixels (e.g., hundreds or thousands or more). A typical image sensor may, for example, have millions of pixels (e.g., megapixels). In high-end devices, the image sensor may have tens of millions of pixels.

综上所述,本发明提供的图像传感器及其制作方法,包括:提供一衬底,所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;刻蚀所述衬底,形成位于相邻的所述像素单元之间的隔离沟槽;对所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底进行第二类型的离子注入,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内所述第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成PN结;形成隔离层,所述隔离层填充所述隔离沟槽。所述隔离沟槽通常较深,且位于隔离沟槽中的隔离层起隔离作用,称之为深沟槽隔离(DTI)。像素单元之间的隔离将深沟槽隔离(DTI)与离子注入形成PN结隔离相结合,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内形成PN结,阻挡深沟槽隔离(DTI)附近因缺陷产生的载流子自由进入读取区和感光区,减小暗电流的同时也具有良好的电性和光学隔离效果,并且在垂直于衬底的截面上,由隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内的PN结和隔离沟槽内的隔离层构成的隔离区的截面面积相比单纯仅靠离子注入形成的隔离区的截面面积小,实现有效隔离的同时,减小了隔离区的面积,提高了图像传感器的芯片面积利用率。In summary, the image sensor and its manufacturing method provided by the present invention include: providing a substrate, on which a plurality of pixel units are distributed, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate; etching the substrate to form an isolation trench located between adjacent pixel units; performing a second type of ion implantation on the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench, and the second type of ions in the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench form a PN junction with the ions in the first type well region; forming an isolation layer, and the isolation layer fills the isolation trench. The isolation trench is usually deep, and the isolation layer located in the isolation trench plays an isolation role, which is called deep trench isolation (DTI). The isolation between pixel units combines deep trench isolation (DTI) with PN junction isolation formed by ion implantation, forming a PN junction in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench, blocking carriers generated by defects near the deep trench isolation (DTI) from freely entering the reading area and the photosensitive area, reducing dark current while also having good electrical and optical isolation effects. In addition, in a cross-section perpendicular to the substrate, the cross-sectional area of the isolation area formed by the PN junction in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench and the isolation layer in the isolation trench is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the isolation area formed by ion implantation alone, thereby achieving effective isolation while reducing the area of the isolation area and improving the chip area utilization of the image sensor.

本说明书中各个实施例采用递进的方式描述,每个实施例重点说明的都是与其他实施例的不同之处,各个实施例之间相同相似部分互相参见即可。对于实施例公开的器件而言,由于与实施例公开的方法相对应,所以描述的比较简单,相关之处参见方法部分说明即可。In this specification, each embodiment is described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. For the device disclosed in the embodiment, since it corresponds to the method disclosed in the embodiment, the description is relatively simple, and the relevant parts can be referred to the method part description.

上述描述仅是对本发明较佳实施例的描述,并非对本发明范围的任何限定,本发明领域的普通技术人员根据上述揭示内容做的任何变更、修饰,均属于权利要求书的保护范围。The above description is only a description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Any changes or modifications made by a person skilled in the art in the field of the present invention based on the above disclosure shall fall within the scope of protection of the claims.

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1.一种图像传感器的制作方法,其特征在于,包括:1. A method for manufacturing an image sensor, comprising: 提供一衬底,所述衬底具有相对的第一表面和第二表面;所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;A substrate is provided, wherein the substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a plurality of pixel units are distributed on the substrate, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate; 刻蚀所述衬底,形成位于相邻的所述像素单元之间的隔离沟槽;Etching the substrate to form isolation trenches between adjacent pixel units; 对所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底进行第二类型的离子注入,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内所述第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成PN结隔离;Performing a second type of ion implantation on the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench, so that the second type of ions in the peripheral substrate of the isolation trench and the ions in the first type of well region form a PN junction isolation; 形成隔离层,所述隔离层填充所述隔离沟槽;forming an isolation layer, wherein the isolation layer fills the isolation trench; 其中,所述第二类型的离子包括N型P离子、N型As离子或P型B离子;当所述第二类型的离子为N型P离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为当所述第二类型的离子为N型As离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为/>当所述第二类型的离子为P型B离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为/> Wherein, the second type of ions include N-type P ions, N-type As ions or P-type B ions; when the second type of ions are N-type P ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is When the second type of ions are N-type As ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is When the second type of ions are P-type B ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is 2.如权利要求1所述的图像传感器的制作方法,其特征在于,在所述离子注入中,以垂直于所述衬底表面的竖直方向为基准,所述离子注入倾斜角度范围为:7°~45°。2. The method for manufacturing an image sensor according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the ion implantation, with the vertical direction perpendicular to the substrate surface as a reference, the ion implantation tilt angle range is: 7° to 45°. 3.如权利要求1所述的图像传感器的制作方法,其特征在于,所述离子注入中,离子的注入能量范围5keV~45keV,离子的注入剂量范围5×1014ions/cm2~1×1016ions/cm23 . The method for manufacturing an image sensor according to claim 1 , wherein in the ion implantation, the ion implantation energy ranges from 5 keV to 45 keV, and the ion implantation dose ranges from 5×10 14 ions/cm 2 to 1×10 16 ions/cm 2 . 4.如权利要求1所述的图像传感器的制作方法,其特征在于,每个所述像素单元包括感光区和读取区;刻蚀所述衬底形成所述隔离沟槽之前,还包括:4. The method for manufacturing an image sensor according to claim 1, wherein each of the pixel units comprises a photosensitive area and a reading area; and before etching the substrate to form the isolation trench, the method further comprises: 形成浅沟槽隔离,所述浅沟槽隔离间隔分布在所述衬底内,所述浅沟槽隔离从所述第二表面沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底内延伸;所述浅沟槽隔离位于相邻的所述像素单元之间和/或所述感光区与所述读取区之间。A shallow trench isolation is formed, wherein the shallow trench isolation is spaced and distributed in the substrate, and the shallow trench isolation extends from the second surface into the substrate along the thickness direction of the substrate; the shallow trench isolation is located between adjacent pixel units and/or between the photosensitive area and the reading area. 5.如权利要求4所述的图像传感器的制作方法,其特征在于,在形成所述浅沟槽隔离之后再形成所述隔离沟槽,所述隔离沟槽从所述第一表面沿所述衬底厚度方向贯穿部分厚度的所述衬底停止在所述浅沟槽隔离上。5. The method for manufacturing an image sensor as described in claim 4 is characterized in that the isolation trench is formed after the shallow trench isolation is formed, and the isolation trench penetrates a portion of the thickness of the substrate from the first surface along the thickness direction of the substrate and stops on the shallow trench isolation. 6.如权利要求1所述的图像传感器的制作方法,其特征在于,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底的注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽的中心线相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。6. The method for manufacturing an image sensor as described in claim 1 is characterized in that, in the region of the substrate surrounding the isolation trench where the second type of ions are implanted, the concentration of the second type of ions at positions equidistant from the center line of the isolation trench is substantially equal. 7.一种图像传感器,其特征在于,包括:7. An image sensor, comprising: 衬底,所述衬底具有相对的第一表面和第二表面;所述衬底上分布有若干像素单元,所述像素单元位于所述衬底内的第一类型阱区中;A substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other; a plurality of pixel units are distributed on the substrate, and the pixel units are located in a first type well region in the substrate; 隔离沟槽,所述隔离沟槽至少贯穿部分厚度的所述衬底,所述隔离沟槽位于相邻的所述像素单元之间;An isolation trench, wherein the isolation trench penetrates at least a portion of the thickness of the substrate, and the isolation trench is located between adjacent pixel units; 隔离层,所述隔离层填充在所述隔离沟槽中;an isolation layer, wherein the isolation layer is filled in the isolation trench; PN结隔离,所述PN结隔离形成在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内,所述PN结隔离由所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底内注入的第二类型的离子与所述第一类型阱区中的离子形成;PN junction isolation, the PN junction isolation is formed in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench, and the PN junction isolation is formed by the second type of ions implanted in the surrounding substrate of the isolation trench and the ions in the first type of well region; 其中,所述第二类型的离子包括N型P离子、N型As离子或P型B离子;当所述第二类型的离子为N型P离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为当所述第二类型的离子为N型As离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为/>当所述第二类型的离子为P型B离子时,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈注入深度为/> Wherein, the second type of ions include N-type P ions, N-type As ions or P-type B ions; when the second type of ions are N-type P ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is When the second type of ions are N-type As ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is When the second type of ions are P-type B ions, the implantation depth around the isolation trench is 8.如权利要求7所述的图像传感器,其特征在于,每个所述像素单元包括感光区和读取区,所述隔离沟槽还位于所述感光区和所述读取区之间。8 . The image sensor according to claim 7 , wherein each of the pixel units comprises a photosensitive area and a reading area, and the isolation trench is further located between the photosensitive area and the reading area. 9.如权利要求8所述的图像传感器,其特征在于,9. The image sensor according to claim 8, wherein: 所述衬底内间隔分布有浅沟槽隔离,所述浅沟槽隔离从所述第二表面沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底内延伸;所述浅沟槽隔离位于相邻的所述像素单元之间和/或所述感光区与所述读取区之间;Shallow trench isolations are spaced apart in the substrate, and the shallow trench isolations extend from the second surface into the substrate along the thickness direction of the substrate; the shallow trench isolations are located between adjacent pixel units and/or between the photosensitive area and the reading area; 所述隔离沟槽从所述第一表面沿所述衬底厚度方向向所述衬底内延伸,所述隔离沟槽与所述浅沟槽隔离连通。The isolation trench extends from the first surface into the substrate along the thickness direction of the substrate, and the isolation trench is connected to the shallow trench isolation. 10.如权利要求7所述的图像传感器,其特征在于,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底的注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽的中心线相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。10. The image sensor according to claim 7, wherein in the region of the substrate around the isolation trench where the second type of ions are implanted, the concentrations of the second type of ions at positions equidistant from the center line of the isolation trench are substantially equal. 11.如权利要求8所述的图像传感器,其特征在于,所述衬底的第二表面依次层叠有栅介质层、浮栅层、介质叠层和控制栅层;所述浮栅层位于所述感光区正下方的部分与位于所述读取区正下方的部分一体设置,且所述控制栅层位于所述感光区正下方的部分与位于所述读取区正下方的部分隔离设置。11. The image sensor as described in claim 8 is characterized in that a gate dielectric layer, a floating gate layer, a dielectric stack and a control gate layer are sequentially stacked on the second surface of the substrate; a portion of the floating gate layer located directly below the photosensitive area is integrally arranged with a portion located directly below the reading area, and a portion of the control gate layer located directly below the photosensitive area is isolated from a portion located directly below the reading area. 12.如权利要求10所述的图像传感器,其特征在于,在所述隔离沟槽的周圈衬底所述第一类型阱区中注入所述第二类型的离子区域内,距离所述隔离沟槽的中心线相等的位置的所述第二类型的离子浓度基本相等。12. The image sensor as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that, in the region where the second type of ions are implanted in the first type of well region of the circumferential substrate of the isolation trench, the concentration of the second type of ions at positions equidistant from the center line of the isolation trench is substantially equal. 13.如权利要求7所述的图像传感器,其特征在于,在垂直于所述衬底的截面上,所述隔离沟槽的截面宽度为0.08~0.3微米。13 . The image sensor according to claim 7 , wherein, in a cross section perpendicular to the substrate, a cross-sectional width of the isolation trench is 0.08 to 0.3 μm.
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