Pixel, pixel array, image sensor including the same and method for operating the image sensor
US8599294B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/813
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are a pixel, a pixel array, an image sensor including the pixel array and a method for operating the image sensor. The pixel includes a photo-electro conversion unit; a first capacitor for storing a first quantity of charges of the photo-electro conversion unit; a second capacitor for storing a second quantity of charges of the photo-electro conversion unit; and an output unit to output the first and second quantities of the charges.
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