Pixel array having wide dynamic range and good color reproduction and resolution and image sensor using the pixel array
US8792029B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2209/047
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided is a pixel array having a wide dynamic range, good color reproduction, and good resolution and an image sensor using the pixel array. The pixel array includes a plurality of first type photodiodes, a plurality of second type photodiodes, and a plurality of image signal conversion circuits. A plurality of the second type photodiodes are disposed between the first type photodiodes which are two-dimensionally arrayed. A plurality of the image signal conversion circuits are disposed between the first type photodiodes and the second type photodiodes to process image signals detected by the first type photodiodes and the second type photodiodes. An area of the first type photodiodes is wider than an area of the second type photodiodes.
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