Small pixel for CMOS image sensors with vertically...

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Richards, N Drew (Department: 2895)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Field effect device

Having insulated electrode

C257S059000, C257S072000, C257SE31058, C257SE27133

Reexamination Certificate

active

07928484

ABSTRACT:
A pixel of an image sensor, the pixel includes a floating diffusion node to sense photo-generated charge, a reset diode to reset the floating diffusion node in response to a reset signal, and a set diode to set the floating diffusion node.

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