On-chip black clamp system and method

Details On-chip black clamp system and method On-chip black clamp system and method

2003-05-12

2008-08-26

Ye, Lin (Department: 2622)

Television

Camera, system and detail

Combined image signal generator and general image signal...

C348S308000, C348S374000

Reexamination Certificate

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07417675

ABSTRACT:
An image sensing system includes an image sensor and a black clamping circuit which reside on the same substrate. Particular embodiments use common components for both imaging and black clamping, and digital control of an analog black clamp function.

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