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Multiple conversion gain image sensor

US9288414B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 2014
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F39/813
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An image sensor including an array of pixels, each having: a storage node coupled to a capacitive sense node by a transfer transistor; and a connection transistor coupling the pixel sense node to an intermediate node of the pixel, wherein each pixel has its intermediate node coupled to a node of application of a reset voltage by a reset transistor, and different pixels have their respective intermediate nodes interconnected by a conductive connection track.

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