Image sensor with improved sub-sampling
US7498555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/78
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An image sensor includes first and second pixel circuits and an output node coupled to the first and second pixel circuits. A bias circuit provides a higher bias current at the output node during a sub-sampling mode of operation of the image sensor for improved image quality.
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