Solid-state imaging apparatus and endoscope
US4745471A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 17, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/555
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An endoscope includes an operation section and an insertion section extending from the operation section. In a distal end portion of the insertion section is arranged a solid-state imaging apparatus 40 for converting an optical image imaged by an objective unit into an electric signal and outputting the signal. The imaging apparatus includes a base and a solid-state imaging element tip mounted on the base and having a light-receiving section and a plurality of electrodes. A plurality of leads are provided at the base. A transparent cover plate is fixed to the base and has a surface facing the light-receiving section. A lead pattern is formed on the surface of the cover plate and electrically connects the leads and the electrodes.
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