Image sensors with monochromatic or multi-color response made from organic
semiconductors are disclosed. The image sensors are comprised of image
sensing elements (pixels) each of which comprises a thin layer (or
multiple layers) of organic semiconductor(s) sandwiched between conductive
electrodes. These image sensors can be integrated or hybridized with
electronic or optical devices on the same substrate or on different
substrates. The electrical output signals from the image sensors resulting
from the input image are probed by a circuit connected to the electrodes.
The spectral response of the image sensing, elements can be modified and
adjusted to desired spectral profiles through material selection, through
device thickness adjustment and/or through optical filtering. Several
approaches for achieving red, green, and blue full-color detection are
disclosed. Similar approaches can be used for multiple-band detection
(wavelength multiplexing) in desired response profiles and in other
selected spectral ranges.