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Nonlinear flash analog to digital converter used in an active pixel system

US6977603B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2000
Grant dateDec 20, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/78
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-uniform resistor is used with a flash A to D converter in order to provide an A to D output which is not linear. The nonlinearity of the A to D output is specially designed to carry out a predetermined correction of the signal.

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