An imager having a pixel cell having an associated strained silicon layer. The strained silicon layer increases charge transfer efficiency, decreases image lag, and improves blue response in imaging devices.
This application is a continuation application of application Ser. No. 10/612,974, filed Jul. 7, 2003 now U.S. Pat. No. 7,164,182, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
