Image sensor controlling a conversion gain imaging device having the same, and method of operating the same
US11743611B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/807
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is an image sensor including a first pixel including a first floating diffusion region and a second floating diffusion region, a second pixel including a first floating diffusion region, a second floating diffusion region, and a third floating diffusion region, a third pixel including a first floating diffusion region and a second floating diffusion region, and a fourth pixel including a first floating diffusion region, a second floating diffusion region, and a third floating diffusion region, wherein the second floating diffusion region of the first pixel and the second floating diffusion region of the second pixel are connected through a first metal line, and wherein the third floating diffusion region of the second pixel and the third floating diffusion region of the third pixel are connected through a second metal.
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