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Imaging element and imaging apparatus

US10008525B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2015
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/18
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An imaging element comprises a photoelectric conversion unit formed in a pixel region and configured to convert light into electrical charge. Further, the imaging element includes a transistor formed in the pixel region and configured to transfer electric charge from the photoelectric conversion unit. The photoelectric conversion unit of the imaging element may be connected to a well of the pixel region, where the well of the pixel region has a negative potential.

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