Pixel array having image forming pixel elements integral with pe

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1993-05-28

1994-08-09

Nelms, David C.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

348308, H01J 4014

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053368797

ABSTRACT:
In a pixel array having an array of pixel elements, a plurality of row select lines, a plurality of column select lines, and a plurality of signal lines, a pixel element is disclosed for minimizing dead space in an overall imager matrix which includes many pixel arrays. The pixel element includes a phototransducer device for detecting light, transmitting light or emitting light and a pair of series switching transistors coupled between the phototransducer device and a predetermined signal line. In addition, the pixel element includes at least one configurable transistor which is independent of the pair of switching transistors. This configurable transistor is interconnected with other configurable transistors from other pixel elements throughout the array in order to implement desirable functions, for example scanning circuitry, and amplification circuitry such that the dead space of each pixel array and, consequently, the overall imager array is minimized. Dead space around the periphery of the array is minimized allowing multiple arrays to abutted on all four sides to form a relatively large composite imaging array.

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