Photodiode and photosensitive device

The photodiode structure with a specific layer configuration improves light reception sensitivity by optimizing light transmission and reducing resistance, addressing the sensitivity reduction in existing photodiodes.

JP7715380B2Active Publication Date: 2025-07-30IBARAKI UNIVERSITY
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JP2021124110
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Filing Date
2021-07-29
Publication Date
2025-07-30
Estimated Expiration
2041-07-29

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Technical Problem

Existing photodiodes, such as those described in Patent Document 1, suffer from reduced light reception sensitivity due to various structural factors.

Method used

A photodiode structure comprising a first insulator layer, a p+-doped polysilicon layer, an n-type magnesium silicide layer, a p-type magnesium silicide layer forming a pn junction, and a second insulator layer with a metal electrode composed of multiple layers, which enhances light transmission and reduces resistance, allowing infrared light to reach the pn junction efficiently.

Benefits of technology

The proposed structure suppresses the reduction in light reception sensitivity by improving light transmission and reducing resistance, thereby enhancing the photodiode's sensitivity and frequency characteristics.

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Abstract

To suppress a reduction in light-receiving sensitivity.SOLUTION: A photodiode 1 comprises: a first insulator layer 11 having a transparent electrode 12; a phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 in contact with the first insulator layer 11; an n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 whose first surface 14a is in contact with a surface 13b opposed to a surface 13a of the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 in contact with the first insulator layer 11; a p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 that has a second surface 15a forming pn junction with an opposed surface 14b to the first surface 14a of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14; and a second insulator layer 16 in contact with an opposed surface 15b to the second surface 15a of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 and having a metal electrode 21. The metal electrode 21 is formed by a plurality of layers containing different metals.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a photodiode and a photosensitive device.

Background Art

[0002] As an element that converts light into an electrical signal, a photodiode is known. Patent Document 1 discloses a photodiode using Mg2Si.

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In a photodiode such as the technology described in Patent Document 1, various structures for suppressing a reduction in light reception sensitivity are desired.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] A photodiode according to one aspect includes a first insulator layer having a light incident portion, a p+-doped polysilicon layer in contact with the first insulator layer, an n-type magnesium silicide layer in contact with a surface of the p+-doped polysilicon layer facing the surface in contact with the first insulator layer at a first surface, a p-type magnesium silicide layer having a second surface forming a pn junction with a surface of the n-type magnesium silicide layer facing the first surface, and a second insulator layer in contact with a surface of the p-type magnesium silicide layer facing the second surface and having a metal electrode, wherein the metal electrode is formed of a plurality of layers including different metals.

[0006] A photosensitive device according to one aspect includes the above photodiode.

Effects of the Invention

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, reduction in light reception sensitivity can be suppressed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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[0009] The photodiode and the photosensitive device according to the embodiment will be described below.

[0010] [First Embodiment] (Photodiode) FIG. 1 is a schematic cross-sectional view for explaining a photodiode according to a first embodiment. In FIG. 1, the lower side is the front surface and the upper side is the back surface. The photodiode 1 is a PIN photodiode. The photodiode 1 is based on a Mg2Si single crystal. The photodiode 1 reflects infrared light (infrared ray) IR incident from the back surface side. The photodiode 1 reflects infrared light IR incident from the n-type layer on the side opposite to the p-type layer.

[0011] The infrared light IR has a wavelength of 0.8 μm or more and 3.0 μm or less.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the photodiode 1 according to the embodiment includes a first insulator layer 11, a transparent electrode (light incident portion) 12, a phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13, an n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, a p-type magnesium silicide layer 15, a second insulator layer 16, and a metal electrode 21. The pixel width w11, which is the width of the pixel unit of the photodiode 1, is, for example, about 50 μm. In this embodiment, the pixel width in the depth direction (not shown) is also the same as the pixel width w11.

[0013] The first insulator layer 11 is disposed on the back side. The first insulator layer 11 is SiO2. The thickness d11 of the first insulator layer 11 is, for example, about 0.5 μm. The first insulator layer 11 has the transparent electrode 12. The first insulator layer 11 has a through portion that penetrates in the thickness direction. The transparent electrode 12 is disposed in the through portion. The first insulator layer 11 is disposed surrounding the periphery of the transparent electrode 12. The surface 11a of the first insulator layer 11 is exposed on the back surface of the photodiode 1.

[0014] The transparent electrode 12 is a light incident portion to the photodiode 1. The transparent electrode 12 is indium tin oxide (ITO). The transparent electrode 12 has a high transmittance in the visible light region and transmits infrared light. The transparent electrode 12 is formed such that light is incident on the pn junction of the photodiode 1. The transparent electrode 12 is formed such that light is incident on the recess 141 of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14. The transparent electrode 12 is, for example, rectangular in plan view. The surface 12a of the transparent electrode 12 is exposed on the back surface of the photodiode 1. One transparent electrode 12 is disposed for each pixel unit of the photodiode 1. A plurality of transparent electrodes 12 are disposed in the photodiode 1. The thickness d11 of the transparent electrode 12 is, for example, about 0.5 μm. The length of one side w12 of the transparent electrode 12 is, for example, about 30 μm. The transparent electrode 12 is disposed in accordance with the positions of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 and the metal electrode 21.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a transparent electrode. The transparent electrode 12 is arranged, for example, in a grid pattern in accordance with the pixel unit arrangement of the photodiode 1. The transparent electrodes 12 adjacent to each other in the X-axis direction are connected by a wiring 121. The wirings 121 are connected by a wiring 122. In this way, all the transparent electrodes 12 are connected to be at an equipotential. The materials of the wiring 121 and the wiring 122 are, for example, Cu or ITO, and are not limited.

[0016] The phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is doped with P in Si. The phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is an n+-type semiconductor layer. The phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 transmits infrared light. The phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is in contact with the first insulator layer 11 and the transparent electrode 12 on the surface opposite to the incident surface of the infrared light IR. The phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is 10 18 cm -3 or more and 10 20 cm -3 or less so that the doping amount of P is controlled. The thickness d13 of the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is, for example, about 2 μm.

[0017] The phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is interposed between the first insulator layer 11 and the transparent electrode 12 and the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14. Thereby, the resistance between the transparent electrode 12 and the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is reduced, the attenuation of the infrared light IR is reduced, and the light reception sensitivity is improved.

[0018] The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is in contact with the surface 13b facing the surface 13a in contact with the first insulator layer 11 in the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 at the first surface 14a. The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 transmits infrared light. The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is an n-type semiconductor layer. The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is formed of n-Mg2Si. The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is 5×10 15 cm -3The doping amount of n- is controlled so as to achieve the following carrier concentration. The thickness d13 of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is, for example, about 100 μm or more and 500 μm or less. The thickness d13 of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 is the thickness of the portion where the recess 141 is disposed.

[0019] The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 has a plurality of recesses 141 at predetermined intervals. The recesses 141 are formed on the surface side of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14. One recess 141 is disposed for each pixel unit of the photodiode 1. The recess 141 has a p-type magnesium silicide layer 15. In the recess 141, a pn junction is formed. The recess 141 is disposed in alignment with the positions of the transparent electrode 12, the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15, and the metal electrode 21.

[0020] The p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is a p+-type semiconductor layer. The p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is formed of p+Mg2Si. The p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is disposed in the recess 141. The p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 has a second surface 15a that forms a pn junction with the opposing surface 14b of the first surface 14a in the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14. The thickness d14 of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is, for example, about 10 μm. The p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is rectangular in plan view. The length w12 of one side of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is, for example, about 30 μm. The interval w13 between adjacent p-type magnesium silicide layers 15 is, for example, about 20 μm. The p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is disposed in alignment with the positions of the transparent electrode 12 and the metal electrode 21.

[0021] The second insulator layer 16 is disposed on the front surface side. The second insulator layer 16 is made of SiO2. The thickness of the second insulator layer 16 is, for example, approximately 0.4 μm. The second insulator layer 16 has a metal electrode 21. The second insulator layer 16 has a through portion that penetrates in the thickness direction. The metal electrode 21 is disposed in the through portion. The second insulator layer 16 is disposed to surround the periphery of the metal electrode 21. The second insulator layer 16 contacts the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 on the surface opposite to the incident surface of infrared light IR. The second insulator layer 16 contacts the opposing surface 15b of the second surface 15a of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 at the metal electrode 21. The opposing surface 16b of the second insulator layer 16 is exposed on the front surface side of the photodiode 1.

[0022] The metal electrode 21 is in contact with the opposing surface 15b of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15. The metal electrode 21 is disposed on the front surface side of the photodiode 1. The metal electrode 21 contains, for example, Ni and Au. The metal electrode 21 is stacked on the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15. The metal electrode 21 is rectangular in plan view. The metal electrode 21 has a side length w12 of, for example, about 30 μm. The interval w13 between adjacent metal electrodes 21 is, for example, about 20 μm. The surface of the metal electrode 21 that is in contact with the opposing surface 15b of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 serves as a reflecting surface for infrared light IR. The metal electrode 21 is disposed in accordance with the positions of the transparent electrode 12 and the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15. The metal electrode 21 is composed of multiple layers containing different metals. The metal electrode 21 includes, in order from the layer in contact with the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15, a nickel electrode 22 and a gold electrode 23, for example.

[0023] The nickel electrode 22 contacts the opposing surface 15b of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 at a reflective surface 22a. The nickel electrode 22 is rectangular in plan view. The length w12 of one side of the nickel electrode 22 is, for example, about 30 μm. The thickness d15 of the nickel electrode 22 is, for example, about 0.2 μm.

[0024] The gold electrode 23 is in contact with the nickel electrode 22. The gold electrode 23 is rectangular in plan view. The length w12 of one side of the gold electrode 23 is about 30 μm, for example. The thickness d16 of the gold electrode 23 is about 0.2 μm, for example. On the surface side of the photodiode 1, the surface 23b of the gold electrode 23 is exposed.

[0025] On the back side of the photodiode 1 configured as described above, a BPF (Band Pass Filter) and an antireflection film are provided. On the surface side of the photodiode 1, an X-axis Cu wiring and a Y-axis Cu wiring are provided.

[0026] In the photodiode 1, infrared light IR is incident from the n-type layer opposite to the p-type layer. In the photodiode 1, infrared light IR is incident from the back side.

[0027] (Photosensitive device) By arranging the photodiodes 1 configured as described above in an array, they can be used as photosensitive devices such as, for example, a photodetector, an imaging device, and the like.

[0028] (Function) The reflection of infrared light IR in the photodiode 1 will be described. The infrared light IR is incident from the back side. The infrared light IR passes through the transparent electrode 12 and the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 and is incident from the first surface 14a of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14. The infrared light IR incident from the first surface 14a passes through the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 and the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 and is reflected by the reflection surface 22a of the nickel electrode 22 of the metal electrode 21. The return light of the infrared light IR reflected by the reflection surface 22a of the nickel electrode 22 of the metal electrode 21 returns to the side of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14.

[0029] Since the photodiode 1 is a PIN photodiode, the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, which is the I layer, is depleted. Also, since infrared light IR is incident from the back surface, it reaches the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, which is the I layer, without passing through the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15. The transparent electrode 12 and the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 transmit the infrared light IR. As a result, the optical path can be lengthened and the photocurrent generated in the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 increases. Further, since the metal electrode 21 with a low transmittance of infrared light and the Cu wiring of the X axis and the Cu wiring of the Y axis for pixel selection are arranged on the surface side which is the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 side, the infrared light IR is not blocked before reaching the pn junction.

[0030] (Effect) In this embodiment, since the infrared light IR is incident from the back surface, it can reach the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, which is the I layer, without passing through the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 and the metal electrode 21. In this embodiment, since it is a PIN photodiode, the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, which is the I layer, can be efficiently depleted. According to this embodiment, reduction of the light reception sensitivity can be suppressed.

[0031] In this embodiment, by providing the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 in the recess 141, a pn junction can be formed.

[0032] In this embodiment, the transparent electrode 12 is used for the incident slope of the infrared light IR. Also, in this embodiment, since the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 is interposed between the transparent electrode 12 and the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, the resistance is reduced. In this embodiment, by interposing the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13, attenuation of the infrared light IR is suppressed and the light reception sensitivity can be improved.

[0033] In this embodiment, the infrared light IR is incident from the transparent electrode 12 and reaches the pn junction. In this embodiment, the infrared light IR can reach the pn junction of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, which is the I layer, without being absorbed or blocked before reaching the pn junction. According to this embodiment, reduction of the light reception sensitivity can be suppressed.

[0034] In this embodiment, a metal electrode 21 can be arranged on the surface side, which is the side of the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15, and the Cu wiring for pixel selection on the X-axis and the Cu wiring on the Y-axis can be arranged. In this embodiment, since infrared light IR is incident from the back surface, the infrared light IR can reach the pn junction of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, which is the I layer, without being absorbed or blocked until it reaches the pn junction. This embodiment can reduce the decrease in light reception sensitivity due to wiring and the delay due to wiring.

[0035] In this embodiment, by improving the pixel selectivity, the frequency characteristics of the photodiode array can be improved.

[0036] On the other hand, when infrared light IR is incident from the surface as in the conventional case, the optical path of the infrared light IR is blocked by the metal electrode 21. As a result, the infrared light IR reaching the pn junction is reduced, and the light reception sensitivity becomes low.

[0037] [Second Embodiment] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional schematic diagram for explaining the photodiode according to the second embodiment. The photodiode 1 is different from the first embodiment in that it has a trench layer 17 for each pixel unit. The same reference numerals are given to the parts common to the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. The same applies to the following embodiments.

[0038] The n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 has a plurality of recesses 141 at predetermined intervals. In a portion of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 that does not have the recess 141, a trench layer 17 that penetrates the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 and is in contact with the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 and the second insulator layer 16 is formed.

[0039] The trench layer 17 demarcates pixel units. The trench layer 17 serves as a potential barrier and suppresses the interference of current signals between pixels. The trench layer 17 is arranged so as not to overlap with the transparent electrode 12, the recess 141, the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15, and the metal electrode 21 in the stacking direction view of each layer of the photodiode 1. The trench layer 17 is in contact with the surface 13b of the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 and the surface 16a of the second insulator layer 16. The width w21 of the trench layer 17 is, for example, about 0.5 μm or more and 20 μm or less. The distance w22 between the trench layer 17 and the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 is, for example, 9.75 μm or less. The distance w14 between adjacent trench layers 17 is, for example, about 50 μm.

[0040] The trench layer 17 may be formed of at least one of n+-type n-type magnesium silicide, n+-type phosphorus-doped polysilicon, SiO2, MgO, and MgSiOx. The trench layer 17 may be an air layer.

[0041] When SiO2 is formed on the trench layer 17, a heat treatment at about 900 °C is performed in the process after trench formation. In contrast, when n+-type n-type magnesium silicide and n+-type phosphorus-doped polysilicon are formed on the trench layer 17, the process temperature after trench formation is lower than that. Thereby, even if an interface of different substances is formed, it is considered that the interface state density becomes small. The effect of increasing the width of material selection for regulating the diffusion current can be obtained.

[0042] In this embodiment, the trench layer 17 is formed in a portion of the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14 that does not have the recess 141. In this embodiment, the trench layer 17 is formed for each pixel unit. In this embodiment, since it is partitioned by the trench layer 17 in pixel units, isolation of the diffusion current can be achieved particularly for the current signal.

[0043] With this configuration, when forming a photodiode array, interference between pixels can be reduced by the trench layer 17. In this embodiment, leakage current (dark current) is reduced more than in a configuration without the trench layer 17. In this embodiment, interference between pixels can be reduced even if the pixel pitch is reduced.

[0044] [Third embodiment] 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a photodiode according to the third embodiment. The photodiode 1 differs from the second embodiment in that it includes an ROIC structure 31 connected to the metal electrode 21 on the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15 side.

[0045] On the surface 13a of the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13, a nickel electrode 34 and a gold electrode 35 are provided in this order from the layer in contact with the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13.

[0046] The metal electrode 21 includes, in order from the layer in contact with the p-type magnesium silicide layer 15, a nickel electrode 22 configured in the same manner as in the first embodiment, a titanium electrode 24, and a copper electrode 25. The copper electrode 25 of the metal electrode 21 and the copper of the bonding electrode 27 of the ROIC structure 31 are bonded to each other by Cu-Cu bonding.

[0047] The titanium electrode 24 is formed by stacking a nickel electrode 22 and a copper electrode 25. The titanium electrode 24 is rectangular in plan view. The length w12 of one side of the titanium electrode 24 is, for example, about 30 μm. The thickness d16 of the titanium electrode 24 is, for example, about 0.2 μm.

[0048] The copper electrode 25 is in contact with the titanium electrode 24. The copper electrode 25 is rectangular in plan view. The copper electrode 25 has a side length w12 of, for example, about 30 μm. The copper electrode 25 has a thickness d17 of, for example, about 10 μm or less. The copper electrode 25 is connected to an ROIC (Readout IC) structure 31 on the front surface side of the photodiode 1 by Cu-Cu bonding via a bonding electrode 27 containing copper.

[0049] The ROIC structure 31 is a circuit that extracts current from the photodiode 1. The ROIC structure 31 is disposed on the front surface side of the photodiode 1. The ROIC structure 31 has a Si base material. The ROIC structure 31 is, for example, a voltage follower, a MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor), or a MOS capacitor. The ROIC structure 31 is provided with a nickel electrode 32 and a gold electrode 33.

[0050] The ROIC structure 31 includes a third insulator layer 26 that is in contact with the surface 16b of the second insulator layer 16 opposite to the surface 16a that is in contact with the n-type magnesium silicide layer 14, and that has a junction electrode 27 containing copper.

[0051] The third insulator layer 26 is provided between the second insulator layer 16 and the ROIC structure 31. The third insulator layer 26 is disposed on the front surface side. The third insulator layer 26 is made of SiO2. The thickness d18 of the third insulator layer 26 is, for example, approximately 10 μm or less. The third insulator layer 26 has a bonding electrode 27. The third insulator layer 26 has a through portion that penetrates in the thickness direction. The bonding electrode 27 is disposed in the through portion. The third insulator layer 26 is disposed to surround the periphery of the bonding electrode 27.

[0052] The bonding electrode 27 has, for example, a rectangular shape in a plan view. One bonding electrode 27 is arranged for each pixel unit of the photodiode 1. A plurality of bonding electrodes 27 are arranged on the photodiode 1. The thickness d18 of the bonding electrode 27 is, for example, about 10 μm or less. The length w12 of one side of the bonding electrode 27 is, for example, about 30 μm. The bonding electrode 27 is arranged to match the position of the metal electrode 21. The bonding electrode 27 is in contact with the ROIC structure 31. The bonding electrode 27 is Cu-Cu bonded to the copper electrode 25.

[0053] The nickel electrode 32 and the gold electrode 33 are connected via electric wires 36 to a nickel electrode 34 and a gold electrode 35 provided on the surface 13 a of the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer 13 .

[0054] This embodiment joins the pixel of the ROIC structure 31 and the photodiode array by Cu-Cu bonding. This embodiment can transmit the generated current generated at the pn interface through the electrodes. According to this embodiment, wiring delay can be suppressed. Thereby, this embodiment enables high-speed reading.

[0055] The embodiments disclosed in this application can be modified without departing from the gist and scope of the invention. Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed in this application and their modifications can be combined as appropriate.

[0056] The embodiments have been described with respect to the characteristic embodiments for completely and clearly disclosing the technology according to the appended claims. However, the appended claims should not be limited to the above embodiments, but should be configured to embody all modifications and alternative configurations that can be created by those skilled in the art within the scope of the basic matters shown in this specification.

[0057] In the above, it has been described as using Cu-Cu bonding, but it is not limited thereto. For example, the pixel portion and the ROIC structure 31 may be connected by In bumps or the like. Also in this case, high-speed reading can be performed.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0058] 1 Photodiode 11 First Insulating Layer 12 Transparent Electrode (Light Incident Portion) 13 Phosphorus-Doped Polysilicon Layer 13a Surface 13b Surface 14 n-Type Magnesium Silicide Layer 14a First Surface 14b Opposite Surface 141 Concave Portion 15 p-Type Magnesium Silicide Layer 15a Second Surface 15b Opposite Surface 16 Second Insulating Layer 16a Surface 16b Opposite Surface 21 Metal Electrode 22 Nickel electrode 23 Gold electrode

Claims

1. A first insulator layer having a light incident portion, A phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer in contact with the first insulator layer, An n-type magnesium silicide layer in contact with a surface of the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer facing the surface in contact with the first insulator layer at a first surface, A p-type magnesium silicide layer having a second surface forming a pn junction with a surface opposite to the first surface in the n-type magnesium silicide layer, A second insulator layer in contact with a surface opposite to the second surface of the p-type magnesium silicide layer and having a metal electrode, Comprising: The metal electrode is formed of a plurality of layers containing different metals. A photodiode.

2. The n-type magnesium silicide layer has a recess, By providing a p-type magnesium silicide layer in the recess, a pn junction is formed. The photodiode according to claim 1.

3. The light incident portion in the first insulator layer is formed such that light enters the recess. The photodiode according to claim 2.

4. The n-type magnesium silicide layer is formed of n-Mg 2 Si, The p-type magnesium silicide layer is formed of p+Mg 2 Si The photodiode according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The metal electrode contains nickel and gold in order from the layer in contact with the p-type magnesium silicide layer. The photodiode according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The n-type magnesium silicide layer has a plurality of the recesses at a predetermined interval, In a portion without the recess, a trench layer is formed that penetrates the n-type magnesium silicide layer and is in contact with the phosphorus-doped polysilicon layer and the second insulator layer. The photodiode according to claim 2.

7. In the trench layer, n+Mg 2 Si, phosphorus-doped polysilicon, SiO 2 , MgO, MgSiO x and at least one of an air layer are formed. The photodiode according to claim 6.

8. An ROIC structure connected to the metal electrode on the side of the p-type magnesium silicide layer. The photodiode according to claim 6 or 7, comprising:

9. The ROIC structure has a third insulator layer in contact with a surface opposite to the surface of the second insulator layer in contact with the n-type magnesium silicide layer and having a bonding electrode containing copper. The metal electrode contains nickel, titanium, and copper in order from the layer in contact with the p-type magnesium silicide layer. The copper of the metal electrode and the copper of the bonding electrode of the ROIC structure are Cu-Cu bonded. The photodiode according to claim 8.

10. A photosensitive device including the photodiode according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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