Patent ID: 7723695
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. An imaging apparatus comprising: pixels arranged in a matrix shape on a substrate, wherein each of the pixels has a conversion element for converting radiation into an electrical signal, and a first switch element connected to the conversion element for transferring the electrical signal of the pixel; a plurality of first gate wirings for selecting each of the pixels; a plurality of signal wirings for reading the electrical signal of each of the pixels, wherein each of the plurality of signal wirings is connected to the first switch elements in the pixels; a plurality of second switch elements which are arranged outside the region of the pixels, wherein each of the plurality of signal wirings are connected with the other signal wirings through the plurality of second switch elements; and a light shielding layer of a metal is connected to a constant potential, and is arranged over the second switch elements.