Method and apparatus for varying a CMOS sensor control voltage

Details Method and apparatus for varying a CMOS sensor control voltage Method and apparatus for varying a CMOS sensor control voltage

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Epps, Georgia (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C250S2140RC, C257S291000, C348S302000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07323671

ABSTRACT:
An improved CMOS sensor integrated circuit is disclosed, along with methods of making the circuit and computer readable descriptions of the circuit.

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