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Low noise low power CMOS correlated double sampler

US5844431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 1996
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C27/026
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved CMOS CDS circuit which can operate on 2.7 volts, provides increased noise immunity and can handle a 0.8 volts maximum signal input. The present invention provides internal capacitors to isolate the input pads. The present invention also provides switches and capacitors to perform a sample and hold function on every pixel value.

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