Solid-state imaging apparatus
    1.
    发明公开
    Solid-state imaging apparatus 有权
    固态成像设备

    公开(公告)号:EP2552105A3

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-27

    申请号:EP12176649.7

    申请日:2012-07-17

    摘要: A solid-state imaging apparatus comprises a plurality of matrix pixels, a reference signal generator for generating a ramp signal, a counter for performing counting according to the ramp signal output, and an AD converter, arranged for each pixel column, for performing AD conversion by comparing a pixel signal from the pixel with the ramp signal. Further, the AD converter includes a comparator to which the pixel signal and the reference signal are input, a storage for storing the AD conversion result, and an slope converter, between the output terminal of the reference signal generator and the input terminal of the comparator, for changing a gradient of the ramp signal, so that the noise overlaid on the ramp signal changes depending on the gradient of the ramp signal. Thus, it is possible to prevent generation of a horizontal-line noise in the ramp signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种固态成像装置包括多个矩阵形式的象素,以产生一个斜波信号的基准信号发生器,用于根据所述斜坡信号输出进行计数的计数器,和AD转换器,布置用于每个像素列,用于执行AD转换 通过比较来自像素的像素信号和斜坡信号。 此外,AD转换器包括:比较器,用于将像素信号和基准信号被输入时,用于存储的AD转换结果的存储,和一个斜率转换器,参考信号发生器的输出端和比较器的输入端之间 ,用于改变斜坡信号的梯度,使得叠加在斜坡信号上的噪声根据斜坡信号的梯度而变化。 因此,可以防止在斜坡信号中产生水平线噪声。

    Solid-state imaging apparatus and method for driving solid-state imaging apparatus
    2.
    发明公开
    Solid-state imaging apparatus and method for driving solid-state imaging apparatus 有权
    固态成像器件和驱动固态成像装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:EP2568699A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-13

    申请号:EP12181830.6

    申请日:2012-08-27

    摘要: A solid-state imaging apparatus includes: a ramp signal generator for generating first and second time-changing ramp signals during first and second analog-to-digital conversion periods, respectively; comparators for comparing a reset signal of a pixel with the first ramp signal during the first analog-to-digital conversion period, and comparing a pixel signal with the second ramp signal during the second analog-to-digital conversion period; and memories for storing, as first and second digital data, count values of counting from a start of changing the first and second ramp signals until an inversion of outputs of the comparators, during the first and second analog-to-digital conversion periods, wherein the ramp signal generator supplies a current from a current generator to a first capacitor element by a sampling and holding operation of a switch, and generates the first and second ramp signals based on the same bias voltage held by the first capacitor element.

    Solid-state imaging apparatus and method for driving solid-state imaging apparatus
    3.
    发明公开
    Solid-state imaging apparatus and method for driving solid-state imaging apparatus 有权
    固态成像器件和驱动固态成像装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:EP2568699A3

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-16

    申请号:EP12181830.6

    申请日:2012-08-27

    IPC分类号: H04N5/378 H04N5/357 H03M1/08

    摘要: A solid-state imaging apparatus includes: a ramp signal generator for generating first and second time-changing ramp signals during first and second analog-to-digital conversion periods, respectively; comparators for comparing a reset signal of a pixel with the first ramp signal during the first analog-to-digital conversion period, and comparing a pixel signal with the second ramp signal during the second analog-to-digital conversion period; and memories for storing, as first and second digital data, count values of counting from a start of changing the first and second ramp signals until an inversion of outputs of the comparators, during the first and second analog-to-digital conversion periods, wherein the ramp signal generator supplies a current from a current generator to a first capacitor element by a sampling and holding operation of a switch, and generates the first and second ramp signals based on the same bias voltage held by the first capacitor element.

    Comparator circuit, imaging apparatus using the same, and method of controlling comparator circuit
    6.
    发明公开
    Comparator circuit, imaging apparatus using the same, and method of controlling comparator circuit 审中-公开
    Komparatorschaltung,Bildgebungsvorrichtung damit und Verfahren zur Steuerung der Komparatorschaltung

    公开(公告)号:EP2874314A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-20

    申请号:EP14189996.3

    申请日:2014-10-23

    IPC分类号: H03K5/24 H03F3/45 H03M1/06

    摘要: An object of the present invention is to provide a comparator which has an input voltage range larger than the case where a conventional offset cancel technique is used, while reducing an offset voltage. A comparator circuit includes: a comparator having an inverting input terminal, a non-inverting input terminal and an output terminal; a first switch having one terminal connected to the inverting input terminal and having the other terminal connected to the output terminal; a first capacitor which has one end connected with the inverting input terminal; a first signal input terminal which is another end of the first capacitor; and a second signal input terminal which selectively inputs either one of a fixed voltage and a comparing signal into the non-inverting input terminal.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的目的是提供一种输入电压范围大于使用常规失调消除技术的情况的比较器,同时降低偏移电压。 比较器电路包括:具有反相输入端子,非反相输入端子和输出端子的比较器; 第一开关,其一个端子连接到反相输入端子,并且另一个端子连接到输出端子; 第一电容器,其一端与反相输入端连接; 第一信号输入端,其是第一电容器的另一端; 以及第二信号输入端子,其选择性地将固定电压和比较信号中的任一个输入到非反相输入端子。

    A/D converter and solid-state imaging apparatus
    9.
    发明公开
    A/D converter and solid-state imaging apparatus 审中-公开
    Analog-Digital-Wandler und Halbleiterabbildungsvorrichtung

    公开(公告)号:EP2571255A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-20

    申请号:EP12182125.0

    申请日:2012-08-29

    IPC分类号: H04N5/378 H04N5/3745

    摘要: Provided is an A/D converter (130, 300, 500, 700) including an input terminal (IN), a reference signal line (171) for supplying a reference signal which changes temporally, a comparator (CMP), a correction capacitor (Coff) connected to an inverting input terminal of the comparator; and an output circuit (330) which outputs digital data corresponding to an analog signal input to the input terminal. In a first state in which a total voltage of a first analog signal and an offset voltage of the comparator is held in the correction capacitor, a second analog signal input to the input terminal is supplied to a non-inverting input terminal of the comparator, and the second analog signal or the total voltage is changed using the reference signal, thereby outputting, from the output circuit, digital data.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种A / D转换器(130,300,500,700),包括输入端(IN),用于提供在时间上变化的参考信号的参考信号线(171),比较器(CMP),校正电容器 Coff)连接到比较器的反相输入端子; 以及输出与输入到输入端子的模拟信号对应的数字数据的输出电路(330)。 在校正电容器中保持比较器的第一模拟信号和偏移电压的总电压的第一状态,输入到输入端的第二模拟信号被提供给比较器的非反相输入端, 并且使用参考信号改变第二模拟信号或总电压,从而从输出电路输出数字数据。

    Solid-state imaging apparatus, A/D converter, and control method thereof
    10.
    发明公开
    Solid-state imaging apparatus, A/D converter, and control method thereof 审中-公开
    Festkörperbildaufnahmegerät,A / D-Wandler und dessen Steuerungsverfahren

    公开(公告)号:EP2571166A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-20

    申请号:EP12181450.3

    申请日:2012-08-23

    IPC分类号: H03M1/08 H03M1/12

    摘要: In an A/D converter(130, 300, 600, 800), a first analog signal which is input to an input terminal (IN) in a state in which the input terminal and a reference voltage line (161) are connected via a first capacitor (Cn) is converted into digital data when a reference signal (171) is supplied to the reference signal line in a state in which the reference signal line and a first input terminal of a comparator (CMP) are connected via the first capacitor. A second analog signal which is input to the input terminal in a state in which the input terminal and the reference voltage line are connected via a second capacitor (Cs) is converted into digital data when the reference signal is supplied to the reference signal line in a state in which the reference signal line and the first input terminal of the comparator are connected via the second capacitor.

    摘要翻译: 在A / D转换器(130,300,600,800)中,在输入端和参考电压线(161)经由一个或多个输入端子连接的状态下输入到输入端子(IN)的第一模拟信号 当参考信号线和比较器(CMP)的第一输入端经由第一电容器连接的状态下,当参考信号(171)被提供给参考信号线时,第一电容器(Cn)被转换成数字数据 。 在输入端子和基准电压线经由第二电容器(Cs)连接的状态下,输入到输入端子的第二模拟信号,当基准信号被提供给参考信号线时被转换为数字数据 其中参考信号线和比较器的第一输入端经由第二电容器连接的状态。