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Solid-state imaging apparatus and imaging system

US8687246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2011
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N25/771
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solid-state imaging apparatus includes a pixel array in which a plurality of unit cells are arranged to form a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, wherein each of the plurality of unit cells includes a pixel, and the pixel comprising a photoelectric conversion element and an in-pixel readout circuit which outputs a signal corresponding to charges generated in the photoelectric conversion element, power is supplied to the plurality of unit cells via a power supply line and a ground line, and at least one of the plurality of unit cells includes at least a part of a capacitive element having a first electrode connected to the power supply line and a second electrode connected to the ground line.

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