VCC pump for CMOS imagers

Details VCC pump for CMOS imagers VCC pump for CMOS imagers

2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Photocell controlled circuit

C257S239000, C348S294000

Reissue Patent

active

10283165

ABSTRACT:
A CMOS imaging device which includes a charge pump connected to one or more of a reset gate, transfer gate and row select gate of sensor cells and provides gate control signals which give the imaging device an increased dynamic range charge capacity while minimizing signal leakage. A charge pump may also supply control signals to photogates used in the cells.

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