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CN106057731B CN201610480961.6A CN201610480961A CN106057731B CN 106057731 B CN106057731 B CN 106057731B CN 201610480961 A CN201610480961 A CN 201610480961A CN 106057731 B CN106057731 B CN 106057731B
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Abstract

The present invention provides a kind of 3D overall situation pixel units and preparation method thereof, including the photosensitive region arranged on vertical direction and the storage of 10T signal and reading region;The interconnection connected to realize light sensitive diode and signal storage and reading circuit that structure is directly connected to structure with second is directly connected to by the connection of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer, first;By the first, second, third and fourth switching tube according to certain timing, reset switch and transfer tube are stored respectively on the first, second sampling capacitance, the signal voltage obtained in time for exposure is stored in pixel unit by final realization to be read again for a period of time, to realize the global shutter exposure of entire pixel unit array;The perpendicular interconnection of 10T signal storage and reading circuit and light sensitive diode may be implemented in the present invention, not only increases the extraneous light-path with light sensitive diode, improves the optical isolation degree of signal storage capacitance, and reduce the occupied chip area of pixel unit.

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3D全局像素单元及其制备方法3D global pixel unit and preparation method thereof

技术领域technical field

本发明涉及半导体图像感测技术领域,具体涉及一种3D全局像素单元及其制备方法。The invention relates to the technical field of semiconductor image sensing, in particular to a 3D global pixel unit and a preparation method thereof.

背景技术Background technique

传统的全局快门像素技术主要用于CCD图像传感器。由于CMOS图像传感器的不断普及,且由于机器视觉、电影制作、工业、汽车和扫描应用要求必须以高图像品质捕捉快速移动的物体,各大图像传感器厂商已经致力于克服在CMOS图像传感器上使用全局快门像素技术的相关传统障碍。在这种努力下,所提供的全局快门像素技术具有更小的像素尺寸、更大的填充系数、更低的暗电流和更低的噪声,使得CMOS图像传感器在更多应用中成为CCD传感器的可行替代方案。Traditional global shutter pixel technology is mainly used in CCD image sensors. Due to the growing popularity of CMOS image sensors, and because machine vision, film production, industrial, automotive, and scanning applications must capture fast-moving objects with high image quality, major image sensor manufacturers have worked to overcome the use of global Related traditional barriers to shutter pixel technology. With this effort, the provided global shutter pixel technology with smaller pixel size, larger fill factor, lower dark current, and lower noise makes CMOS image sensors the best choice for CCD sensors in more applications. viable alternative.

常规的CMOS图像传感器的全局像素单元中,感光二极管和信号存储及读出电路单元器件均做在同一平面内。存储单元需要占用较大的面积来制作存储信号的电容,因此全局像元的面积始终难以减小,填充系数始终较小。并且,感光单元、存储电容和读出电路三者之间容易互相干扰。In the global pixel unit of a conventional CMOS image sensor, the photosensitive diode and the signal storage and readout circuit unit devices are all made in the same plane. The storage unit needs to occupy a large area to make the capacitor for storing the signal, so the area of the global pixel is always difficult to reduce, and the filling factor is always small. In addition, the photosensitive unit, the storage capacitor and the readout circuit are prone to interfere with each other.

发明内容SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

为了克服以上问题,本发明旨在提供一种3D结构的全局像素单元及其制备方法,采用背照工艺和3D结构,在不同层面制作立体单元结构,可以实现信号读出电路与感光二极管的垂直互连。In order to overcome the above problems, the present invention aims to provide a global pixel unit with a 3D structure and a preparation method thereof. By adopting a back-illumination process and a 3D structure, a three-dimensional unit structure is fabricated at different levels, which can realize the vertical alignment between the signal readout circuit and the photosensitive diode. interconnection.

为了达到上述目的,本发明提供了一种3D全局像素单元,其特征在于,至少包括位于第一硅衬底层(06)的感光区域和位于第二硅衬底层(15)的10T信号存储与读出电路区域,其特征在于,所述感光区域与所述10T信号存储与读出电路区域在竖直方向上排布;其中,In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a 3D global pixel unit, which is characterized in that it at least includes a photosensitive area located in the first silicon substrate layer (06) and a 10T signal storage and readout area located in the second silicon substrate layer (15). The output circuit area is characterized in that the photosensitive area and the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area are arranged in the vertical direction; wherein,

所述感光区域包括:The photosensitive area includes:

所述第一硅衬底层(06)背面从下往上依次设置的抗反射涂层(07)、色彩过滤层(08)以及微透镜(09);an anti-reflection coating (07), a color filter layer (08) and a microlens (09) arranged in sequence from bottom to top on the back of the first silicon substrate layer (06);

所述第一硅衬底层(06)正面从上往下依次设置的感光二极管(05)和第一电介质层(01),在所述感光二极管(05)两侧设置有填充有电介质的隔离沟槽(04);A photodiode (05) and a first dielectric layer (01) are arranged in sequence from top to bottom on the front surface of the first silicon substrate layer (06), and isolation trenches filled with a dielectric are provided on both sides of the photodiode (05) slot(04);

所述第一电介质层(01)中具有第一通孔(03)和第一直接连接结构(02),所述第一通孔(03)的一端连接所述感光二极管(05),另一端连接第一直接连接结构(02);The first dielectric layer (01) has a first through hole (03) and a first direct connection structure (02). One end of the first through hole (03) is connected to the photosensitive diode (05), and the other end is connected to the photosensitive diode (05). connecting the first direct connection structure (02);

所述第一直接连接结构(02)和所述第一通孔(03)内沉积有金属,所述第一直接连接结构(02)的金属底部表面与所述第一电介质(06)层底部表面齐平;Metal is deposited in the first direct connection structure (02) and the first through hole (03), the metal bottom surface of the first direct connection structure (02) and the bottom of the first dielectric (06) layer surface flush;

所述10T信号存储与读出电路单元区域包括:The 10T signal storage and readout circuit unit area includes:

所述第二硅衬底层(15)背面从下向上依次设置的第三电介质层(14)、光遮挡层(13)、以及第二电介质层(12);a third dielectric layer (14), a light shielding layer (13), and a second dielectric layer (12) arranged in sequence from bottom to top on the back of the second silicon substrate layer (15);

所述第二硅衬底层(15)的正面从上向下依次设置的10T信号存储与读出电路(18)、位于10T信号存储与读出电路(18)下方的第四电介质层(19)以及位于第四电介质层(19)下方的金属层(M);其中,A 10T signal storage and readout circuit (18) and a fourth dielectric layer (19) located below the 10T signal storage and readout circuit (18) are sequentially arranged on the front surface of the second silicon substrate layer (15) from top to bottom and a metal layer (M) under the fourth dielectric layer (19); wherein,

第二通孔(11)顶部连接有第二直接连接结构(10),第二通孔(11)穿过第二电介质层(12)、光遮挡层(13)、第三电介质层(14)、第二硅衬底(15),所述第二通孔(11)侧壁具有第五电介质层(17);A second direct connection structure (10) is connected to the top of the second through hole (11), and the second through hole (11) passes through the second dielectric layer (12), the light shielding layer (13), and the third dielectric layer (14) a second silicon substrate (15), wherein the sidewall of the second through hole (11) has a fifth dielectric layer (17);

第二通孔(11)的一端与所述第二直接连接结构(10)相连接,另一端与所述10T信号存储与读出电路(18)相连接;One end of the second through hole (11) is connected with the second direct connection structure (10), and the other end is connected with the 10T signal storage and readout circuit (18);

所述第二直接连接结构(10)和所述第二通孔(03)内沉积有金属,且所述第二直接连接结构(10)的金属顶部表面与所述第二电介质层(12)顶部表面齐平;Metal is deposited in the second direct connection structure (10) and the second via (03), and the metal top surface of the second direct connection structure (10) and the second dielectric layer (12) the top surface is flush;

所述第四电介质层(19)用于所述10T信号存储与读出电路(18)与所述金属层(M)之间的隔离;所述10T信号存储与读出电路(18)通过接触孔(CT)与所述金属层(M)实现互连;The fourth dielectric layer (19) is used for isolation between the 10T signal storage and readout circuit (18) and the metal layer (M); the 10T signal storage and readout circuit (18) is connected by A hole (CT) is interconnected with the metal layer (M);

所述第二直接连接结构(10)与所述第一直接连接结构(02)相连接,所述第一电介质层(01)与所述第二电介质层(12)相连接;其中,The second direct connection structure (10) is connected with the first direct connection structure (02), and the first dielectric layer (01) is connected with the second dielectric layer (12); wherein,

所述10T信号存储与读出电路包括:复位开关,第一采样电容,第二采样电容,传输管,第一源跟随器,预充电管,第一开关管,第二开关管,第三开关管,第四开关管,第二源跟随器,行选择器;所述复位开关的漏极接复位电压,所述复位开关的栅极接像素输入端,所述复位开关的源极接传输管的源极,所述传输管的漏极与钉扎光电二极管的阴极相连,所述传输管的栅极与像素单元输入端相连;第一源跟随器的漏极接VDD,所述第一源跟随器的源极与充电器的漏极相连,所述充电器的源极接地,所述充电器的栅极接像素输入端;所述第一源跟随器的源极以及所述预充电管的漏极与所述第一开关管的漏极、所述第二开关管的漏极相连,所述第一开关管的源极与所述第一采样电容的漏极、所述第三开关管的漏极相连,所述第二开关管的源极与所述第一采样电容和所述第四开关管相连,所述第四开关管的源极与所述第三开关管的源极以及所述第二源跟随器的栅极相连,所述第二源跟随器的源极与所述行选择器的漏极相连;所述预充电管的栅极为像素单元输入端,所述第一开关管、所述第二开关管、所述第三开关管和所述第四开关管的栅极分别与像素单元输入端相连,所述第一采样电容的另一端以及所述第二采样电容的另一端接地;所述第二源跟随器的漏极与VDD相连,所述行选择器的栅极为像素单元输入端,所述行选择器的源极作为整个像素单元的输出端。The 10T signal storage and readout circuit includes: a reset switch, a first sampling capacitor, a second sampling capacitor, a transmission tube, a first source follower, a precharge tube, a first switch tube, a second switch tube, and a third switch tube, the fourth switch tube, the second source follower, the row selector; the drain of the reset switch is connected to the reset voltage, the gate of the reset switch is connected to the pixel input terminal, and the source of the reset switch is connected to the transfer tube , the drain of the transfer tube is connected to the cathode of the pinned photodiode, the gate of the transfer tube is connected to the input terminal of the pixel unit; the drain of the first source follower is connected to VDD, the first source The source of the follower is connected to the drain of the charger, the source of the charger is grounded, and the gate of the charger is connected to the pixel input; the source of the first source follower and the precharge tube The drain of the first switch is connected to the drain of the first switch and the drain of the second switch, and the source of the first switch is connected to the drain of the first sampling capacitor and the third switch. The drain of the second switch is connected to the first sampling capacitor and the fourth switch, and the source of the fourth switch is connected to the source of the third switch. and the gate of the second source follower is connected to the gate of the second source follower, the source of the second source follower is connected to the drain of the row selector; the gate of the precharge tube is the input end of the pixel unit, and the first The gates of a switch tube, the second switch tube, the third switch tube and the fourth switch tube are respectively connected to the input end of the pixel unit, the other end of the first sampling capacitor and the second sampling The other end of the capacitor is grounded; the drain of the second source follower is connected to VDD, the gate of the row selector is the input terminal of the pixel unit, and the source of the row selector is the output terminal of the entire pixel unit.

优选地,所述第一电介质层和所述第二电介质层的材料均为绝缘材料。Preferably, the materials of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer are both insulating materials.

优选地,所述第一电介质层和所述第二电介质层的材料为氧化硅。Preferably, the material of the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer is silicon oxide.

优选地,所述硅衬底的材料为单晶硅。Preferably, the material of the silicon substrate is single crystal silicon.

为了达到上述目的,本发明还提供了一种上述的3D全局像素单元的制备方法,其包括所述感光单元区域的制备过程、所述10T信号存储与读出电路区域的制备过程、以及连接过程;其中,In order to achieve the above object, the present invention also provides a method for preparing the above-mentioned 3D global pixel unit, which includes the preparation process of the photosensitive unit area, the preparation process of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area, and the connection process ;in,

所述感光区域的制备过程包括:The preparation process of the photosensitive region includes:

步骤101:在所述第一硅衬底层正面沉积第一电介质层;然后,在所述第一电介质层中制备所述第一直接连接结构和所述第一通孔;Step 101: depositing a first dielectric layer on the front side of the first silicon substrate layer; then, preparing the first direct connection structure and the first through hole in the first dielectric layer;

步骤102:对所述第一硅衬底层背面进行减薄;Step 102: thinning the back surface of the first silicon substrate layer;

步骤103:向所述第一硅衬底层背面中进行离子注入来制备所述感光二极管,使得所述感光二极管与所述第一通孔相连接;并且,在所述感光二极管周围制备出所述隔离沟槽,并且在所述隔离沟槽内填充电介质;Step 103: perform ion implantation into the back of the first silicon substrate layer to prepare the photosensitive diode, so that the photosensitive diode is connected to the first through hole; and, prepare the photosensitive diode around the photosensitive diode isolating trenches, and filling the isolation trenches with a dielectric;

步骤104:在完成所述步骤103的所述第一硅衬底层背面沉积抗反射涂层,然后,在所述抗反射涂层上依次形成所述色彩过滤层和所述微透镜;Step 104: depositing an anti-reflection coating on the back of the first silicon substrate layer after completing the step 103, and then forming the color filter layer and the microlens on the anti-reflection coating in sequence;

所述10T信号存储与读出电路区域的制备过程包括:The preparation process of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area includes:

步骤201:在所述第二硅衬底层正面形成所述10信号存储与读出电路,并且在所述10T信号存储与读出电路的表面形成第四电介质层,然后,在所述第四电介质层中形成所述接触孔,在所述第四电介质层和所述接触孔表面形成所述金属层;Step 201 : forming the 10-signal storage and readout circuit on the front side of the second silicon substrate layer, and forming a fourth dielectric layer on the surface of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit, and then, on the fourth dielectric forming the contact hole in the layer, and forming the metal layer on the surface of the fourth dielectric layer and the contact hole;

步骤202:对所述第二硅衬底层背面进行减薄;Step 202: thinning the back surface of the second silicon substrate layer;

步骤203:在所述第二硅衬底层背面依次形成所述第三电介质层、所述光遮挡层和所述第二电介质层;Step 203 : forming the third dielectric layer, the light shielding layer and the second dielectric layer in sequence on the back of the second silicon substrate layer;

步骤204:在所述10T信号存储与读出电路、所述第二硅衬底层、所述第三电介质层、所述光遮挡层和所述第二电介质层中形成第二通孔;Step 204: forming a second through hole in the 10T signal storage and readout circuit, the second silicon substrate layer, the third dielectric layer, the light shielding layer and the second dielectric layer;

步骤205:在所述第二通孔侧壁形成所述第五电介质层,并且在所述第二通孔中填充金属;Step 205 : forming the fifth dielectric layer on the sidewall of the second through hole, and filling the second through hole with metal;

步骤206:在所述第二电介质层中制备所述第二直接连接结构,并在所述第二直接连接结构中填充金属;Step 206 : preparing the second direct connection structure in the second dielectric layer, and filling the second direct connection structure with metal;

所述连接过程包括:将所述感光二极管的第一直接连接结构与所述10T信号存储与读出电路区域的第二直接连接结构相连接,并且将所述感光区域的第一电介质层与所述10T信号存储与读出电路区域的所述第二电介质层相连接;其中,The connection process includes: connecting the first direct connection structure of the photosensitive diode with the second direct connection structure of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area, and connecting the first dielectric layer of the photosensitive area to the second direct connection structure of the photosensitive area. The 10T signal storage is connected to the second dielectric layer of the readout circuit region; wherein,

所述10T信号存储与读出电路包括:复位开关,第一采样电容,第二采样电容,传输管,第一源跟随器,预充电管,第一开关管,第二开关管,第三开关管,第四开关管,第二源跟随器,行选择器;所述复位开关的漏极接复位电压,所述复位开关的栅极接像素输入端,所述复位开关的源极接传输管的源极,所述传输管的漏极与钉扎光电二极管的阴极相连,所述传输管的栅极与像素单元输入端相连;第一源跟随器的漏极接VDD,所述第一源跟随器的源极与充电器的漏极相连,所述充电器的源极接地,所述充电器的栅极接像素输入端;所述第一源跟随器的源极以及所述预充电管的漏极与所述第一开关管的漏极、所述第二开关管的漏极相连,所述第一开关管的源极与所述第一采样电容的漏极、所述第三开关管的漏极相连,所述第二开关管的源极与所述第一采样电容和所述第四开关管相连,所述第四开关管的源极与所述第三开关管的源极以及所述第二源跟随器的栅极相连,所述第二源跟随器的源极与所述行选择器的漏极相连;所述预充电管的栅极为像素单元输入端,所述第一开关管、所述第二开关管、所述第三开关管和所述第四开关管的栅极分别与像素单元输入端相连,所述第一采样电容的另一端以及所述第二采样电容的另一端接地;所述第二源跟随器的漏极与VDD相连,所述行选择器的栅极为像素单元输入端,所述行选择器的源极作为整个像素单元的输出端。The 10T signal storage and readout circuit includes: a reset switch, a first sampling capacitor, a second sampling capacitor, a transmission tube, a first source follower, a precharge tube, a first switch tube, a second switch tube, and a third switch tube, the fourth switch tube, the second source follower, the row selector; the drain of the reset switch is connected to the reset voltage, the gate of the reset switch is connected to the pixel input terminal, and the source of the reset switch is connected to the transfer tube , the drain of the transfer tube is connected to the cathode of the pinned photodiode, the gate of the transfer tube is connected to the input terminal of the pixel unit; the drain of the first source follower is connected to VDD, the first source The source of the follower is connected to the drain of the charger, the source of the charger is grounded, and the gate of the charger is connected to the pixel input; the source of the first source follower and the precharge tube The drain of the first switch is connected to the drain of the first switch and the drain of the second switch, and the source of the first switch is connected to the drain of the first sampling capacitor and the third switch. The drain of the second switch is connected to the first sampling capacitor and the fourth switch, and the source of the fourth switch is connected to the source of the third switch. and the gate of the second source follower is connected to the gate of the second source follower, the source of the second source follower is connected to the drain of the row selector; the gate of the precharge tube is the input end of the pixel unit, and the first The gates of a switch tube, the second switch tube, the third switch tube and the fourth switch tube are respectively connected to the input end of the pixel unit, the other end of the first sampling capacitor and the second sampling The other end of the capacitor is grounded; the drain of the second source follower is connected to VDD, the gate of the row selector is the input terminal of the pixel unit, and the source of the row selector is the output terminal of the entire pixel unit.

优选地,所述步骤101中,采用大马士革工艺来制备所述第一直接连接结构和所述第一通孔。Preferably, in the step 101, a Damascus process is used to prepare the first direct connection structure and the first through hole.

优选地,所述步骤103中,采用化学气相沉积工艺在隔离沟槽内填充电介质。Preferably, in the step 103, a chemical vapor deposition process is used to fill the isolation trenches with a dielectric.

优选地,所述步骤104中,在第一硅衬底层背面涂覆或淀积抗反射层。Preferably, in the step 104, an anti-reflection layer is coated or deposited on the backside of the first silicon substrate layer.

优选地,所述步骤205具体包括:Preferably, the step 205 specifically includes:

步骤2051:在所述第二通孔底部和侧壁、以及所述第二电介质层表面沉积所述第五电介质层;Step 2051: depositing the fifth dielectric layer on the bottom and sidewalls of the second through hole and on the surface of the second dielectric layer;

步骤2052:采用光刻和刻蚀工艺,刻蚀去除所述第二通孔底部和所述第二电介质层表面的所述第五电介质层,保留所述第二通孔侧壁的所述第五电介质层;Step 2052: Using photolithography and etching processes, etch and remove the fifth dielectric layer on the bottom of the second through hole and the surface of the second dielectric layer, and retain the fifth dielectric layer on the sidewall of the second through hole. Five dielectric layers;

步骤2053:在所述第二通孔内依次电镀种子层和填充金属。Step 2053: Electroplating a seed layer and a filling metal in sequence in the second through hole.

本发明的3D结构的全局像素单元及其制备方法,通过采用背照工艺和3D结构,在不同层面制作立体单元结构,可以实现10T信号读出电路与感光二极管的垂直互连;从而不仅提高了外界与感光二极管的光通路,改善了信号存储电容的光隔离度,而且减小了像素单元所占用的芯片面积。The global pixel unit of the 3D structure and the preparation method thereof of the present invention can realize the vertical interconnection between the 10T signal readout circuit and the photosensitive diode by adopting the back-illumination process and the 3D structure to make the three-dimensional unit structure at different levels; The optical path between the outside world and the photosensitive diode improves the optical isolation of the signal storage capacitor and reduces the chip area occupied by the pixel unit.

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图1为本发明的一个较佳实施例的3D全局像素单元的截面结构示意图1 is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of a 3D global pixel unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

图2为本发明的一个较佳实施例的3D全局像素单元的10T信号与存储电路结构示意图2 is a schematic structural diagram of a 10T signal and a storage circuit of a 3D global pixel unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

图3为本发明的一个较佳实施例的3D全局像素单元的制备方法的流程示意图3 is a schematic flowchart of a method for preparing a 3D global pixel unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

图4-13为本发明的一个较佳实施例的3D全局像素单元的制备方法的各个步骤示意图4-13 are schematic diagrams of various steps of a method for preparing a 3D global pixel unit according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention

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为使本发明的内容更加清楚易懂,以下结合说明书附图,对本发明的内容作进一步说明。当然本发明并不局限于该具体实施例,本领域内的技术人员所熟知的一般替换也涵盖在本发明的保护范围内。In order to make the content of the present invention clearer and easier to understand, the content of the present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this specific embodiment, and general substitutions known to those skilled in the art are also covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

本发明中,第一硅衬底层层的感光单元与第二硅衬底层的信号存储与读出单元在竖直方向上排布,感光单元位于信号存储与读出单元上方;通过第一电介质层和第二电介质层的连接、第一直接连接结构与第二直接连接结构的连接来实现感光单元与信号存储与读出单元的互连。In the present invention, the photosensitive unit of the first silicon substrate layer and the signal storage and readout unit of the second silicon substrate layer are arranged in the vertical direction, and the photosensitive unit is located above the signal storage and readout unit; through the first dielectric layer The connection with the second dielectric layer and the connection between the first direct connection structure and the second direct connection structure realize the interconnection of the photosensitive unit and the signal storage and readout unit.

以下结合附图1-13和具体实施例对本发明作进一步详细说明。需说明的是,附图均采用非常简化的形式、使用非精准的比例,且仅用以方便、清晰地达到辅助说明本实施例的目的。The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings 1-13 and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, the accompanying drawings are in a very simplified form and use inaccurate scales, and are only used to facilitate and clearly achieve the purpose of assisting the description of the present embodiment.

本实施例中,请参阅图1,3D 10T全局像素单元,至少包含第一、二、三、四、五电介质层01、12、14、19、17,第一通孔03、第二通孔11、接触孔CT以及第一直接连接结构02与第二直接连接结构10;感光单元与信号存储与读出电路单元竖直方向上排布;其中,感光区域(图1中上虚线框)位于第一硅衬底层,信号存储与读出电路单元区域(图1中下虚线框)位于第二硅衬底层;In this embodiment, please refer to FIG. 1, the 3D 10T global pixel unit includes at least first, second, third, fourth, and fifth dielectric layers 01, 12, 14, 19, and 17, a first through hole 03, and a second through hole 11. The contact hole CT and the first direct connection structure 02 and the second direct connection structure 10; the photosensitive unit and the signal storage and readout circuit unit are arranged in the vertical direction; wherein, the photosensitive area (the upper dotted frame in FIG. 1 ) is located in the The first silicon substrate layer, the signal storage and readout circuit unit area (the lower dotted frame in FIG. 1 ) is located in the second silicon substrate layer;

感光区域包括:第一硅衬底06背面从上往下依次设置的微透镜09、色彩过滤层08、抗反射涂层07;第一硅衬底层06正面从上往下依次设置的感光二极管05(即是感光单元,本实施例中可以但不限于采用感光二极管作为感光单元)、位于感光二极管05表面的第一电介质层01,位于感光二极管05两侧填充有电介质的隔离沟槽04;第一电介质层01中具有第一通孔03和第一直接连接结构02,第一通孔03的一端连接感光二极管05,另一端连接第一直接连接结构02;第一直接连接结构02和第一通孔03内均沉积有金属,第一直接连接结构02的金属底部表面与第一电介质06层底部表面齐平;The photosensitive area includes: microlenses 09, color filter layers 08, and anti-reflection coatings 07 arranged in order from top to bottom on the back of the first silicon substrate 06; photosensitive diodes 05 arranged in order from top to bottom on the front of the first silicon substrate 06 (that is, a photosensitive unit, in this embodiment, a photosensitive diode can be used as a photosensitive unit but not limited to), the first dielectric layer 01 located on the surface of the photosensitive diode 05, and the isolation trench 04 filled with dielectric on both sides of the photosensitive diode 05; A dielectric layer 01 has a first through hole 03 and a first direct connection structure 02. One end of the first through hole 03 is connected to the photodiode 05, and the other end is connected to the first direct connection structure 02; the first direct connection structure 02 and the first direct connection structure 02 Metal is deposited in the through holes 03, and the bottom surface of the metal of the first direct connection structure 02 is flush with the bottom surface of the first dielectric layer 06;

10T信号存储与读出电路区域包括:第二硅衬底层15背面从上向下依次设置的第二电介质层12、光遮挡层13、以及第三电介质层14;10T信号存储与读出电路可以采用标准CMOS工艺来制备得到;The 10T signal storage and readout circuit area includes: the second dielectric layer 12, the light shielding layer 13, and the third dielectric layer 14, which are arranged in sequence from top to bottom on the back of the second silicon substrate layer 15; the 10T signal storage and readout circuit can be Prepared by standard CMOS process;

第二硅衬底层15的正面从上向下依次设置的10T信号存储与读出电路18、位于其上方的第四电介质层19以及位于第四电介质层19上方的金属层M;The 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18, the fourth dielectric layer 19 located above it, and the metal layer M located above the fourth dielectric layer 19 are sequentially arranged on the front surface of the second silicon substrate layer 15 from top to bottom;

其中,第二电介质层12中具有第二通孔11和第二直接连接结构10,第二瞳孔11顶部连接有第二直接连接结构10,第二通孔11穿过第二电介质层12、光遮挡层13、第三电介质层14、第二硅衬底15,第二通孔11侧壁具有第五电介质层17;Wherein, the second dielectric layer 12 has a second through hole 11 and a second direct connection structure 10, the top of the second pupil 11 is connected with a second direct connection structure 10, and the second through hole 11 passes through the second dielectric layer 12, the light The shielding layer 13, the third dielectric layer 14, the second silicon substrate 15, and the sidewall of the second through hole 11 has a fifth dielectric layer 17;

第二通孔11的一端与第二直接连接结构10相连接,另一端与信号存储与读出电路单元18相连接;One end of the second through hole 11 is connected to the second direct connection structure 10, and the other end is connected to the signal storage and readout circuit unit 18;

第二直接连接结构10和第二通孔03内均沉积有金属,且第二直接连接结构10的金属顶部表面与第二电介质层12顶部表面齐平;Metal is deposited in both the second direct connection structure 10 and the second through hole 03, and the metal top surface of the second direct connection structure 10 is flush with the top surface of the second dielectric layer 12;

第四电介质层19用于10T信号存储与读出电路18与金属层M之间的隔离;这里的金属层M为可以后道互连金属层;The fourth dielectric layer 19 is used for isolation between the 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 and the metal layer M; the metal layer M here is a metal layer that can be interconnected later;

10T信号存储与读出电路18通过接触孔CT与金属层M实现互连;The 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 is interconnected with the metal layer M through the contact hole CT;

第二直接连接结构10与第一直接连接结构02相连接,第一电介质层01与第二电介质层12相连接。这里,还包括:位于第二硅衬底层15背面中的有源与无源区16。较佳的,第一电介质层01和第二电介质层12的材料均为绝缘材料,例如氧化物,有源与无源区16中的有源区为P型掺杂有源区。第二通孔11可以采用穿透硅通孔工艺(Through Silicon Via)制作的。The second direct connection structure 10 is connected to the first direct connection structure 02 , and the first dielectric layer 01 is connected to the second dielectric layer 12 . Here, the active and inactive regions 16 in the backside of the second silicon substrate layer 15 are also included. Preferably, the materials of the first dielectric layer 01 and the second dielectric layer 12 are both insulating materials, such as oxides, and the active regions in the active and passive regions 16 are P-type doped active regions. The second through hole 11 may be fabricated by using a through silicon via process (Through Silicon Via).

本实施例中,请参阅图2,10T信号存储与读出电路18包括:复位开关M1,第一采样电容C1,第二采样电容C2,传输管M2,第一源跟随器SF1(M3),预充电管M4,第一开关管M5,第二开关管M6,第三开关管M7,第四开关管M8,第二源跟随器SF2(M9),行选择器M10;复位开关M1的漏极接复位电压Vreset,复位开关M1的栅极接像素输入端RX,复位开关M1的源极接传输管M2的源极(FD节点),传输管M2的漏极与感光二极管的阴极相连,传输管M2的栅极与像素单元输入端TG相连;第一源跟随器SF1(M3)的漏极接VDD,第一源跟随器SF1(M3)的源极与预充电管M4的漏极相连,预充电管M4的源极接地,预充电管M4的栅极接像素输入端PC;第一源跟随器SF1(M3)的源极以及预充电管M4的漏极与第一开关管M5的漏极、第二开关管M6的漏极相连,第一开关管M5的源极与第一采样电容C1的漏极、第三开关管M7的漏极相连,第二开关管M6的源极与第一采样电容C1和第四开关管M8相连,第四开关管M8的源极与第三开关管M7的源极以及第二源跟随器SF2(M9)的栅极相连,第二源跟随器SF2(M9)的源极与行选择器M10的漏极相连;预充电管M4的栅极为像素单元输入端PC,第一开关管M5、第二开关管M6、第三开关管M7和第四开关管M8的栅极分别与像素单元输入端S1、S2、S3、S4相连,第一采样电容C1的另一端接地、以及第二采样电容C2的另一端接地;第二源跟随器SF2(M9)的漏极与VDD相连,行选择器M10的栅极为像素单元输入端RS,行选择器M10的源极作为整个像素单元的输出端。通过第一、第二、第三和第四开关管按照一定的时序,将复位开关与传输管分别存储于第一、第二采样电容上,最终实现将曝光时间内获取的信号电压存储于像素单元内一段时间再读出,从而实现整个像素单元阵列的全局快门曝光。In this embodiment, please refer to FIG. 2, the 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 includes: a reset switch M1, a first sampling capacitor C1, a second sampling capacitor C2, a transmission transistor M2, a first source follower SF1 (M3), Precharge tube M4, first switch tube M5, second switch tube M6, third switch tube M7, fourth switch tube M8, second source follower SF2 (M9), row selector M10; drain of reset switch M1 Connect the reset voltage Vreset, the gate of the reset switch M1 is connected to the pixel input terminal RX, the source of the reset switch M1 is connected to the source (FD node) of the transfer tube M2, the drain of the transfer tube M2 is connected to the cathode of the photodiode, and the transfer tube The gate of M2 is connected to the input terminal TG of the pixel unit; the drain of the first source follower SF1 (M3) is connected to VDD, the source of the first source follower SF1 (M3) is connected to the drain of the pre-charging tube M4, The source of the charging tube M4 is grounded, the gate of the pre-charging tube M4 is connected to the pixel input terminal PC; the source of the first source follower SF1 (M3), the drain of the pre-charging tube M4 and the drain of the first switching tube M5 , The drain of the second switch M6 is connected, the source of the first switch M5 is connected to the drain of the first sampling capacitor C1, the drain of the third switch M7, and the source of the second switch M6 is connected to the first sampling capacitor C1. The sampling capacitor C1 is connected to the fourth switch M8, the source of the fourth switch M8 is connected to the source of the third switch M7 and the gate of the second source follower SF2 (M9), and the second source follower SF2 ( The source of M9) is connected to the drain of the row selector M10; the gate of the precharge tube M4 is the input terminal PC of the pixel unit, the first switch tube M5, the second switch tube M6, the third switch tube M7 and the fourth switch tube The gate of M8 is connected to the pixel unit input terminals S1, S2, S3, and S4 respectively, the other end of the first sampling capacitor C1 is grounded, and the other end of the second sampling capacitor C2 is grounded; the second source follower SF2 (M9) The drain is connected to VDD, the gate of the row selector M10 is the input terminal RS of the pixel unit, and the source of the row selector M10 is the output terminal of the entire pixel unit. Through the first, second, third and fourth switch tubes, the reset switch and the transfer tube are stored on the first and second sampling capacitors respectively according to a certain timing sequence, and finally the signal voltage obtained during the exposure time is stored in the pixel. The unit is read out for a period of time, thereby realizing global shutter exposure of the entire pixel unit array.

请参阅图3-13,本实施例中,上述3D10T全局像素单元的制备方法,包括感光区域的制备过程、10T信号存储与读出电路区域的制备过程、以及连接过程;其中,Please refer to FIGS. 3-13. In this embodiment, the above-mentioned 3D10T global pixel unit preparation method includes the preparation process of the photosensitive area, the preparation process of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area, and the connection process; wherein,

感光区域的制备过程包括:The preparation process of the photosensitive area includes:

步骤101:请参阅图4,在第一硅衬底层06正面沉积第一电介质层01;然后,在第一电介质层01中制备第一直接连接结构02和第一通孔03;Step 101: Referring to FIG. 4, deposit a first dielectric layer 01 on the front side of the first silicon substrate layer 06; then, prepare a first direct connection structure 02 and a first through hole 03 in the first dielectric layer 01;

具体的,将第一硅衬底层06的正面朝上,采用热氧化工艺来制备第一电介质层01;采用大马士革工艺来制备第一直接连接结构02和第一通孔03;在第一直接连接结构02和第一通孔03中沉积金属;Specifically, with the front side of the first silicon substrate layer 06 facing up, a thermal oxidation process is used to prepare the first dielectric layer 01; a Damascus process is used to prepare the first direct connection structure 02 and the first through hole 03; in the first direct connection Metal is deposited in the structure 02 and the first through hole 03;

步骤102:请参阅图5,对第一硅衬底层06背面进行减薄;Step 102 : referring to FIG. 5 , thin the back surface of the first silicon substrate layer 06 ;

具体的,将第一硅衬底层06的背面朝上,对其进行减薄;减薄的过程可以采用常规工艺,这里不再赘述。Specifically, the backside of the first silicon substrate layer 06 is turned upwards, and it is thinned; the thinning process can adopt a conventional process, which will not be repeated here.

步骤103:请参阅图6,向第一硅衬底层06背面中进行离子注入来制备感光二极管05,使得感光二极管05与第一通孔03相连接,并且,在感光二极管05周围制备出隔离沟槽04,并且在隔离沟槽04内填充电介质;Step 103 : Referring to FIG. 6 , ion implantation is performed into the back surface of the first silicon substrate layer 06 to prepare the photodiode 05 , so that the photodiode 05 is connected to the first through hole 03 , and an isolation trench is prepared around the photodiode 05 trench 04, and fill the isolation trench 04 with a dielectric;

具体的,在第一硅衬底层06背面朝上的情况下,向第一硅衬底层06中进行N型离子注入,离子注入一定深度,使得所形成的感光二极管05与第一通孔03相连接,这里,离子注入到第一硅衬底06正面;在感光二极管05周围进行光刻和刻蚀来形成隔离沟槽04,然后可以但不限于采用化学气相沉积工艺在隔离沟槽04内填充电介质。Specifically, with the backside of the first silicon substrate layer 06 facing upward, N-type ion implantation is performed into the first silicon substrate layer 06 to a certain depth, so that the formed photodiode 05 is in phase with the first through hole 03 Connection, here, ions are implanted into the front side of the first silicon substrate 06; photolithography and etching are performed around the photodiode 05 to form an isolation trench 04, and then the isolation trench 04 can be filled by but not limited to a chemical vapor deposition process Dielectric.

步骤104:请参阅图7,在完成步骤103的第一硅衬底层06背面沉积抗反射层07,然后,在抗反射涂层07上依次形成色彩过滤层08和微透镜09;Step 104: Referring to FIG. 7, an anti-reflection layer 07 is deposited on the back of the first silicon substrate layer 06 after the step 103 is completed, and then a color filter layer 08 and a microlens 09 are formed on the anti-reflection coating 07 in sequence;

具体的,可以但不限于在第一硅衬底层06背面涂覆或淀积抗反射层07,色彩过滤层08和微透镜09的制备可以采用常规工艺,这里不再赘述。Specifically, the anti-reflection layer 07 may be coated or deposited on the backside of the first silicon substrate layer 06, but not limited thereto, and the preparation of the color filter layer 08 and the microlenses 09 may adopt conventional processes, which will not be repeated here.

10T信号存储与读出电路区域的制备过程包括:The preparation process of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area includes:

步骤201:请参阅图8,在第二硅衬底层15正面形成10T信号存储与读出电路18,并且在10T信号存储与读出电路18表面形成第四电介质层19,然后,在第四电介质层19中形成接触孔CT,在第四电介质层19和接触孔CT表面形成金属层M;Step 201 : Referring to FIG. 8 , a 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 is formed on the front surface of the second silicon substrate layer 15 , and a fourth dielectric layer 19 is formed on the surface of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 , and then, a fourth dielectric layer is formed on the surface of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 A contact hole CT is formed in the layer 19, and a metal layer M is formed on the surface of the fourth dielectric layer 19 and the contact hole CT;

具体的,将第二硅衬底层15正面朝上,在第二硅衬底层15正面制备上述10T信号存储与读出电路18,可以采用标准CMOS工艺来制备,例如,步骤201的可以包括:Specifically, the front side of the second silicon substrate layer 15 is turned up, and the above-mentioned 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18 is prepared on the front side of the second silicon substrate layer 15, which can be prepared by using a standard CMOS process. For example, step 201 may include:

步骤2011:在第二硅衬底层15中形成有源与无源区16;这里的有源与无源区16中的有源区为P型掺杂有源区。Step 2011 : forming active and inactive regions 16 in the second silicon substrate layer 15 ; the active regions in the active and inactive regions 16 here are P-type doped active regions.

步骤2012:制备上述10T信号存储与读出电路18;Step 2012: prepare the above-mentioned 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18;

步骤2013:在完成步骤2012的有源与无源区16表面形成第四电介质层19;可以但不限于采用热氧化工艺来沉积第四电介质层19;Step 2013 : forming a fourth dielectric layer 19 on the surfaces of the active and passive regions 16 completed in step 2012; the fourth dielectric layer 19 can be deposited by but not limited to thermal oxidation process;

步骤2014:在第四电介质层19中形成接触孔CT,并且在接触孔CT中填充金属M;这里,接触孔CT的形成可以采用常规工艺,这里不再赘述。Step 2014 : forming a contact hole CT in the fourth dielectric layer 19 , and filling the contact hole CT with metal M; here, the formation of the contact hole CT may adopt a conventional process, which will not be repeated here.

步骤2015:在接触孔CT和第四电介质层19上形成金属层M;这里可以采用大马士革工艺来制备金属层M。Step 2015 : forming a metal layer M on the contact hole CT and the fourth dielectric layer 19 ; the metal layer M can be prepared by a Damascus process here.

步骤202:请参阅图9,对第二硅衬底层15背面进行减薄;Step 202 : referring to FIG. 9 , the backside of the second silicon substrate layer 15 is thinned;

具体的,将第二硅衬底层15的背面朝上,对其进行减薄;减薄工艺可以采用常规工艺,这里不再赘述。Specifically, the backside of the second silicon substrate layer 15 is turned up to thin it; the thinning process can be a conventional process, which will not be repeated here.

步骤203:请参阅图10,在第二硅衬底层15背面依次形成第三电介质层14、光遮挡层13和第二电介质层12;Step 203 : referring to FIG. 10 , the third dielectric layer 14 , the light shielding layer 13 and the second dielectric layer 12 are sequentially formed on the backside of the second silicon substrate layer 15 ;

具体的,在第二硅衬底层15的背面朝上时,光遮挡层13可以采用大马士革工艺来制备;第三电介质层14和第二电介质层12的形成可以但不限于采用热氧化工艺或化学气相沉积工艺。Specifically, when the backside of the second silicon substrate layer 15 faces upwards, the light shielding layer 13 can be prepared by a Damascus process; the third dielectric layer 14 and the second dielectric layer 12 can be formed by, but not limited to, thermal oxidation process or chemical Vapor deposition process.

步骤204:请参阅图11,在10T信号存储与读出电路18、第二硅衬底层15、第三电介质层14、光遮挡层13和第二电介质层12中形成第二通孔11’;Step 204: Referring to FIG. 11, a second through hole 11' is formed in the 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18, the second silicon substrate layer 15, the third dielectric layer 14, the light shielding layer 13 and the second dielectric layer 12;

具体的,采用穿透硅通孔工艺(Through Silicon Via)刻蚀出第二通孔11’。Specifically, the second through hole 11' is etched by using a through silicon via process (Through Silicon Via).

步骤205:请参阅图12,在第二通孔11’侧壁形成第五电介质层17,并且在第二通孔11’中填充金属,从而形成第二通孔11;Step 205: Referring to FIG. 12, a fifth dielectric layer 17 is formed on the sidewall of the second through hole 11', and metal is filled in the second through hole 11', thereby forming the second through hole 11;

具体的,包括:Specifically, including:

步骤2051:在第二通孔11’底部和侧壁、以及第二电介质层12表面沉积第五电介质层17;Step 2051: deposit a fifth dielectric layer 17 on the bottom and sidewalls of the second through hole 11' and on the surface of the second dielectric layer 12;

步骤2052:采用光刻和刻蚀工艺,刻蚀去除第二通孔11’底部和第二电介质层12表面的第五电介质层17,保留第二通孔11’侧壁的第五电介质层17;Step 2052: Using photolithography and etching processes, the fifth dielectric layer 17 on the bottom of the second through hole 11' and the surface of the second dielectric layer 12 is removed by etching, and the fifth dielectric layer 17 on the sidewall of the second through hole 11' is retained. ;

步骤2053:在第二通孔11’内依次电镀种子层和填充金属;从而形成第二通孔11;Step 2053: Electroplating the seed layer and filling metal in sequence in the second through hole 11'; thereby forming the second through hole 11;

步骤206:请参阅图13,在第二电介质层12中制备第二直接连接结构10,并在第二直接连接结构10上沉积金属;Step 206 : referring to FIG. 13 , prepare the second direct connection structure 10 in the second dielectric layer 12 , and deposit metal on the second direct connection structure 10 ;

具体的,可以采用大马士革工艺来制备第二直接连接结构10。Specifically, the Damascus process can be used to prepare the second direct connection structure 10 .

然后,进行连接过程,具体包括:将感光二极管05的第一连接结构02与10T信号存储与读出电路18的第二连接结构10相连接,并且将感光区域的第一电介质层01与10T信号存储与读出电路区域的第二电介质层12相连接。Then, a connection process is performed, which specifically includes: connecting the first connection structure 02 of the photodiode 05 to the second connection structure 10 of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit 18, and connecting the first dielectric layer 01 of the photosensitive region to the 10T signal The memory is connected to the second dielectric layer 12 of the readout circuit region.

虽然本发明已以较佳实施例揭示如上,然所述实施例仅为了便于说明而举例而已,并非用以限定本发明,本领域的技术人员在不脱离本发明精神和范围的前提下可作若干的更动与润饰,本发明所主张的保护范围应以权利要求书所述为准。Although the present invention has been disclosed above with preferred embodiments, the embodiments are merely examples for the convenience of description, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make With certain changes and modifications, the protection scope claimed by the present invention should be based on the claims.

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1. A preparation method of a 3D global pixel unit is characterized by comprising a preparation process of a photosensitive unit area, a preparation process of a 10T signal storage and readout circuit area and a connection process; wherein,
the preparation process of the photosensitive unit area comprises the following steps:
step 101: depositing a first dielectric layer on the front surface of the first silicon substrate layer; then, preparing a first direct connection structure and a first through hole in the first dielectric layer;
step 102: thinning the back of the first silicon substrate layer;
step 103: carrying out ion implantation in the back of the first silicon substrate layer to prepare a photosensitive diode so that the photosensitive diode is connected with the first through hole; preparing an isolation trench around the photosensitive diode, and filling a dielectric medium in the isolation trench;
step 104: depositing an anti-reflection coating on the back of the first silicon substrate layer after the step 103 is completed, and then sequentially forming a color filter layer and a micro lens on the anti-reflection coating;
the preparation process of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit area comprises the following steps:
step 201: forming the 10 signal storage and readout circuit on the front surface of a second silicon substrate layer, forming a fourth dielectric layer on the surface of the 10T signal storage and readout circuit, then forming a contact hole in the fourth dielectric layer, and forming a metal layer on the surfaces of the fourth dielectric layer and the contact hole;
step 202: thinning the back of the second silicon substrate layer;
step 203: sequentially forming a third dielectric layer, a light shielding layer and a second dielectric layer on the back of the second silicon substrate layer;
step 204: forming a second via in the 10T signal storage and readout circuitry, the second silicon substrate layer, the third dielectric layer, the light blocking layer, and the second dielectric layer;
step 205: forming a fifth dielectric layer on the side wall of the second through hole, and filling metal in the second through hole;
step 206: preparing a second direct connection structure in the second dielectric layer, and filling metal in the second direct connection structure;
the connection process comprises: connecting a first direct connection structure of the photo sensing diode with a second direct connection structure of the 10T signal storage and readout circuitry area, and connecting a first dielectric layer of the photo sensing area with the second dielectric layer of the 10T signal storage and readout circuitry area; wherein,
the 10T signal storage and readout circuit comprises: the device comprises a reset switch, a first sampling capacitor, a second sampling capacitor, a transmission tube, a first source follower, a pre-charging tube, a first switching tube, a second switching tube, a third switching tube, a fourth switching tube, a second source follower and a row selector; the drain electrode of the reset switch is connected with a reset voltage, the grid electrode of the reset switch is connected with the input end of the pixel, the source electrode of the reset switch is connected with the source electrode of the transmission tube, the drain electrode of the transmission tube is connected with the cathode of the photosensitive diode, and the grid electrode of the transmission tube is connected with the input end of the pixel unit; the drain electrode of the first source follower is connected with VDD, the source electrode of the first source follower is connected with the drain electrode of the pre-charging tube, the source electrode of the pre-charging tube is grounded, and the grid electrode of the pre-charging tube is connected with the pixel input end; the source electrode of the first source follower and the drain electrode of the pre-charging tube are connected with the drain electrode of the first switching tube and the drain electrode of the second switching tube, the source electrode of the first switching tube is connected with the drain electrode of the first sampling capacitor and the drain electrode of the third switching tube, the source electrode of the second switching tube is connected with the first sampling capacitor and the fourth switching tube, the source electrode of the fourth switching tube is connected with the source electrode of the third switching tube and the grid electrode of the second source follower, and the source electrode of the second source follower is connected with the drain electrode of the row selector; the grid electrode of the pre-charging tube is the input end of the pixel unit, the grid electrodes of the first switching tube, the second switching tube, the third switching tube and the fourth switching tube are respectively connected with the input end of the pixel unit, and the other end of the first sampling capacitor and the other end of the second sampling capacitor are grounded; the drain electrode of the second source follower is connected with VDD, the grid electrode of the row selector is the input end of the pixel unit, and the source electrode of the row selector is used as the output end of the whole pixel unit.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein in step 101, a damascene process is used to fabricate the first direct connection structure and the first via.
3. The method according to claim 1, wherein in step 103, a chemical vapor deposition process is used to fill the dielectric in the isolation trench.
4. A method according to claim 1, wherein in step 104, an anti-reflection layer is coated or deposited on the back of the first silicon substrate layer.
5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the step 205 specifically comprises:
step 2051: depositing the fifth dielectric layer on the bottom and the side wall of the second through hole and the surface of the second dielectric layer;
step 2052: etching and removing the fifth dielectric layer at the bottom of the second through hole and on the surface of the second dielectric layer by adopting photoetching and etching processes, and reserving the fifth dielectric layer on the side wall of the second through hole;
step 2053: and sequentially electroplating a seed layer and filling metal in the second through hole.
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