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Pixel having a plurality of pinned photodiodes

US9966399B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2015
Grant dateMay 8, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2036

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

Abstract

A pixel is formed by two or more photodiodes and at least one transfer gate. The transfer gate is configured to transfer charge from each of the photodiodes to a common sense node, such that charge from the photodiodes is combined at the common sense node.

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