Image sensor with a gated storage node linked to transfer gate

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2008-09-26

2011-12-20

Ometz, David (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Solid-state image sensor

C348S294000, C348S302000, C250S208100, C257S440000, C257S445000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08081249

ABSTRACT:
A CMOS imaging system with increased charge storage of pixels yet decreased physical size, kTC noise and active area. A storage node is connected to the transfer gate and provides a storage node for a pixel, allowing for kTC noise reduction prior to readout. The pixel may be operated with the shutter gate on during the integration period to increase the amount of time for charge storage by a pixel.

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