Pixel and an array of pixels
US9565375B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/802
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A pixel has a photodiode configured to be sensitive to light. The pixel is arranged to use back side illumination. The pixel has at least one sample and hold capacitor which is arranged on the side of the photodiode remote from a side on which light impinges. The capacitor overlies at least part of the photodiode.
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