Small pixel for CMOS image sensors with vertically integrated set and reset diodes
US7928484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/807
Abstract
A pixel of an image sensor, the pixel includes a floating diffusion node to sense photo-generated charge, a reset diode to reset the floating diffusion node in response to a reset signal, and a set diode to set the floating diffusion node.
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