Driven capacitor storage pixel sensor and array

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1998-06-30

2000-04-25

Allen, Stephone B.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

250214R, 348302, H04N 314

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active

060547049

ABSTRACT:
A storage pixel sensor comprises a photosensor selectively connectable to a reset potential; a switched buffer amplifier having a control terminal coupled to said photosensor, a first terminal connected to a source of a transfer signal, and a second terminal; a storage capacitor coupled to said second terminal of said switched buffer amplifier; and an amplifier coupled to said storage capacitor.

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