Patent ID: 6680216
Filing Date: 2004-01-20
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of fabricating a structure for an x-ray imager, comprising:forming an imager array having a pattern pixels comprising light-sensitive imaging elements with a respective switching device, the pixels being coupled together via rows and columns of conductive lines; forming an organic dielectric layer over portions of the light-sensitive elements and said rows and columns of conductive lines, said organic dielectric layer having sidewall edges where said organic dielectric layer is patterned to not extend over said array; and forming a light-transmissive conductive layer disposed to couple said light-sensitive imaging elements together, said conductive layer being patterned into striped segments with connecting bridges so as to contact each light-sensitive element, and further disposed to cover the sidewall edges of said organic dielectric layer; the light-transmissive conductive layer being disposed beyond an exposed edge of the organic dielectric layer sufficient to protect the sidewall edges of said organic dielectric layer in subsequent fabrication of the imager.