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Solid-state image sensor and imaging device

US11178350B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2018
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/79
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

It makes it easier to reduce the line capacitance of vertical signal lines in a solid-state image sensor in which signals are output via the vertical signal lines.The solid-state image sensor is provided with a logic circuit, a pixel circuit, and a negative capacitance circuit. In the solid-state image sensor, the logic circuit processes an analog signal. Also, in the solid-state image sensor, the pixel circuit generates an analog signal by photoelectric conversion, and outputs the analog signal to the logic circuit via a predetermined signal line. In the solid-state image sensor, the negative capacitance circuit is connected to the predetermined signal line.

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