Methods of operating photodiode-type pixel and imager device

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2007-04-24

2007-04-24

Moe, Aung (Department: 2618)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Solid-state image sensor

C348S313000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11450362

ABSTRACT:
Operation for global electronic shutter photodiode-type pixels. In a first mode of operation, lag is reduced through global reset of the photodiode array and fixed pattern noise is eliminated through comparison of the photosignal level and the reset level of the floating drain. In a second mode of operation, simultaneous integration and readout processes are achieved through cessation of spill charges over the transfer gate. In a third mode of operation, regulation of the reset photodiode and transfer gate enables voltage gain between the photodiode and the sense node.

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