公开(公告)号：US09673236B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14661161

申请日：2015-03-18

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Hyun-Jong Jin ,  Tae-Chan Kim ,  Dong-Ki Min

IPC: H04N5/369 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N9/04

CPC classification number: H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/1461 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14641 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H04N9/045

Abstract: A pixel array of an image sensor includes a substrate, a chromatic pixel including a first photodiode formed in the substrate and a color filter formed over the first photodiode, and an achromatic pixel including a second photodiode formed in the substrate, the second photodiode having a nano pillar pattern at a surface region of the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09565374B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-07

申请号：US14632418

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tae-Chan Kim ,  Gab-Soo Han ,  Dong-Ki Min ,  Jung-Hoon Jung

IPC: H04N5/355 ,  H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/357 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N5/378

CPC classification number: H04N5/353 ,  H04N5/35518 ,  H04N5/3575 ,  H04N5/37455 ,  H04N5/378

Abstract: A sampling period control circuit according to an example embodiment of the inventive concepts is configured to derive a ramp voltage range of a row signal when analyzing a previous row signal in order to control a ramp voltage range of a next row signal.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的示例性实施例的采样周期控制电路被配置为当分析前一行信号时导出行信号的斜坡电压范围，以便控制下一行信号的斜坡电压范围。

公开(公告)号：US09485483B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14607127

申请日：2015-01-28

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Sung-Kwang Cho ,  Dae-Kwan Kim ,  Tae-Chan Kim ,  Hyung-Gu Lee

IPC: H04N13/04 ,  H01L27/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N9/73 ,  G03B11/00 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02B3/00

CPC classification number: H04N9/735 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G03B11/00

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array, a micro lens array and polarizing filters. The pixel array includes a plurality of pixels. The micro lens array is disposed on the pixel array and includes a plurality of micro lenses. The micro lens overlaps a pixel group of the pixel array. The polarizing filter is disposed on the micro lens and includes a plurality of polarizing filters having at least two different polarizing phases. Accordingly, the accuracy and the reliability of the local auto white balancing may be improved.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括像素阵列，微透镜阵列和偏振滤光器。 像素阵列包括多个像素。 微透镜阵列设置在像素阵列上并且包括多个微透镜。 微透镜与像素阵列的像素组重叠。 偏振滤光器设置在微透镜上，并且包括具有至少两个不同极化相的多个偏振滤光器。 因此，可以提高局部自动白平衡的精度和可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US09343492B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14584273

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Young-Gu Jin ,  Dong-Ki Min ,  Hirosige Goto ,  Tae-Chan Kim

IPC: H01L31/0232 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N9/04 ,  H04N13/02 ,  H04N5/3745

CPC classification number: H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14665 ,  H04N5/3696 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  H04N9/045 ,  H04N13/207

Abstract: Provided are a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor based on a thin-film-on-application specific integrated circuit (TFA), and a method of operating the same. The CMOS image sensor may include at least one floating diffusion region formed in a semiconductor substrate, and a thin film type light sensor disposed to correspond to a plurality of pixels. The CMOS image sensor may also include at least one via electrically connected between the light sensor and the at least one floating diffusion region. The CMOS image sensor may also include a first micro lens disposed to correspond to at least two pixels of the plurality of pixels.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种基于薄膜专用集成电路（TFA）的互补金属氧化物半导体（CMOS）图像传感器及其操作方法。 CMOS图像传感器可以包括形成在半导体衬底中的至少一个浮动扩散区域和与多个像素相对应地设置的薄膜型光传感器。 CMOS图像传感器还可以包括电连接在光传感器和至少一个浮动扩散区域之间的至少一个通孔。 CMOS图像传感器还可以包括设置成对应于多个像素中的至少两个像素的第一微透镜。

公开(公告)号：US09177987B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-03

申请号：US14051179

申请日：2013-10-10

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Tae-Yon Lee ,  Ju Hwan Jung ,  Seok Yong Hong ,  Tae-Chan Kim ,  Dong Ki Min ,  Yoon Dong Park ,  Sang-Chul Sul ,  Tae-Seok Oh ,  Je Il Ryu ,  Kwang-Hyun Lee ,  Young-Gu Jin

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/376

CPC classification number: H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H04N5/3765

Abstract: A binary complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor includes a pixel array and a readout circuit. The pixel array includes at least one pixel having a plurality of sub-pixels. The readout circuit is configured to quantize a pixel signal output from the pixel using a reference signal. The pixel signal corresponds to sub-pixel signals output from sub-pixels, from among the plurality of sub-pixels, activated in response to incident light.

Abstract translation: 二元互补金属氧化物半导体（CMOS）图像传感器包括像素阵列和读出电路。 像素阵列包括具有多个子像素的至少一个像素。 读出电路被配置为使用参考信号量化从像素输出的像素信号。 像素信号对应于从子像素输出的子像素信号，从响应于入射光激活的多个子像素之中。

公开(公告)号：US09148598B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US14224668

申请日：2014-03-25

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Byung-Jo Kim ,  Tae-Chan Kim ,  Kyoung Min Koh ,  Kyung-Min Kim

IPC: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/345 ,  H04N5/3745

CPC classification number: H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3452 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: The image sensor includes a plurality of column lines, a plurality of active road circuits and a selection circuit. The plurality of column lines are each connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of pixels. The plurality of active road circuits are each connected to a corresponding one of the plurality of column lines. The selection circuit is configured to enable a portion of the plurality of active road circuits based on a plurality of column selection signals.

Abstract translation: 图像传感器包括多个列线，多个有源道路电路和选择电路。 多个列线分别连接到多个像素中的对应的一列。 多个主动道路电路各自连接到多条列线中的相应一条。 选择电路被配置为基于多个列选择信号使得多个主动道路电路的一部分能够启用。