Solid-state imaging device and camera
US7990444B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/807
Abstract
Disclosed is a solid-state imaging device which includes a group of elements, the group including at least color photoelectric conversion elements configured to convert light signals in first, second, and third wavelength ranges to electric signals, respectively, a white photoelectric conversion element configured to convert light signals in the wavelength range including the entire visible light range and a portion of the infrared light range to electric signals, and a light-shielded diode element configured to be shielded from light. A unit is formed by including the white photoelectric conversion element and the light-shielded diode element for one color photoelectric conversion element, and within the unit, the white photoelectric conversion element is electrically connected with the light-shielded diode element by way of an overflow path. A camera provided with the solid-state imaging device is also disclosed.
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