Bismuth-substituted rare-earth iron garnet crystal film and optical isolator
    1.
    发明授权
    Bismuth-substituted rare-earth iron garnet crystal film and optical isolator 有权
    铋取代稀土铁石榴石晶体膜和光隔离器

    公开(公告)号:US09303333B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-05

    申请号:US13884363

    申请日:2011-11-10

    摘要: A bismuth-substituted rare-earth iron garnet crystal film (RIG) which has an insertion loss of less than 0.6 dB and which can be produced in a high yield, as well as an optical isolator, which is grown by liquid phase epitaxy on a non-magnetic garnet substrate represented by a chemical formula of Gd3(ScGa)5O12, wherein the RIG is represented by a chemical formula of Nd3-x-yGdxBiyFe5O12, and x and y satisfy 0.89≦x≦1.43 and 0.85≦y≦1.19. In contrast to conventional RIGs, the RIG represented by the chemical formula of Nd3-x-yGdxBiyFe5O12 of the present invention has an insertion loss of less than 0.6 dB and makes it possible to reduce the amount of heat generated because of absorption of light at wavelengths of about 1 μm. Hence, the RIG has such a remarkable effect that the RIG can be used as a Faraday rotator used for an optical isolator in a high-power laser device for processing.

    摘要翻译: 具有小于0.6dB的插入损耗并且可以高产率生产的铋取代的稀土铁石榴石晶体膜(RIG)以及通过液相外延生长的光隔离器 由Gd 3(ScGa)5 O 12化学式表示的非磁性石榴石基材,其中RIG由化学式Nd 3-x-yGd x B y Fe 5 O 12表示,x和y满足0.89≦̸ x≦̸ 1.43和0.85≦̸ y≦̸ 1.19。 与传统的RIG相反,本发明的Nd3-x-yGdxBiyFe5O12化学式表示的RIG具有小于0.6dB的插入损耗,并且可以减少由于波长吸收光而产生的热量 约1μm。 因此,RIG具有如此显着的效果,RIG可用作用于高功率激光装置中用于光隔离器的法拉第旋转器用于处理。

    Method of controlling semiconductor device, signal processing method, semiconductor device, and electronic apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Method of controlling semiconductor device, signal processing method, semiconductor device, and electronic apparatus 有权
    控制半导体器件,信号处理方法,半导体器件和电子设备的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09088741B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-21

    申请号:US13344090

    申请日:2012-01-05

    摘要: A pre-amplifier (column region unit) of a solid-state imaging device including a pixel-signal controller. The pixel-signal controller, for each vertical signal line, detects the level of each pixel signal independently by a pixel-signal detector on the output side of a pixel-signal amplifier, and sets a gain independently to the pixel-signal amplifier according to the level of the signal. At a subsequent stage of the solid-state imaging device, an analog-to-digital (A/D) converter and a signal extending unit are provided. The A/D converter digitizes a pixel signal, and the digitized pixel signal is corrected by a gain set to the pixel-signal amplifier with reference to a classification signal from the pixel-signal detector, so that the dynamic range of signals of one screen is extended.

    摘要翻译: 包括像素信号控制器的固态成像装置的前置放大器(列区域单元)。 像素信号控制器对于每个垂直信号线,由像素信号放大器的输出侧的像素信号检测器独立地检测每个像素信号的电平,并且根据图像信号放大器独立地设置增益 信号的电平。 在固态成像装置的后续阶段,提供了模数(A / D)转换器和信号延伸单元。 A / D转换器对像素信号进行数字化,参照来自像素信号检测器的分类信号,通过设置到像素信号放大器的增益来校正数字化像素信号,使得一个屏幕的信号的动态范围 延长了

    Solid-state image pickup device and signal processing method therefor
    3.
    发明授权
    Solid-state image pickup device and signal processing method therefor 有权
    固态摄像装置及其信号处理方法

    公开(公告)号:US08587688B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US13317376

    申请日:2011-10-17

    CPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: Solid-state image pickup device and processing method, with A/D conversion on pixel signals read from a pixel array part that effectively achieves reductions in power consumption, size and price while retaining a high-quality image output. The device includes a pixel array part, a CDS (correlated double sampling) circuit, and an A/D converter. A pixel signal read via a signal line is subjected to noise elimination processing in the CDS circuit, and is then inputted into the A/D converter. The A/D converter includes a ΔΣ modulator and a digital filter to perform highly accurate A/D conversion. The A/D converter can also be provided at the front stage of the CDS circuit.

    摘要翻译: 固态图像拾取装置和处理方法,对从像素阵列部分读取的像素信号进行A / D转换,有效地实现功率消耗,尺寸和价格的降低,同时保持高质量的图像输出。 该器件包括像素阵列部分,CDS(相关双采样)电路和A / D转换器。 通过信号线读取的像素信号在CDS电路中进行噪声消除处理,然后被输入到A / D转换器。 A / D转换器包括DeltaSigma调制器和数字滤波器,以执行高精度的A / D转换。 A / D转换器也可以在CDS电路的前级提供。

    SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
    5.
    发明申请
    SOLID-STATE IMAGE PICKUP DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF 有权
    固态图像拾取装置及其控制方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120153130A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-21

    申请号:US13406340

    申请日:2012-02-27

    IPC分类号: H01L27/148

    摘要: An image sensor controls the gain of a pixel signal on a pixel-by-pixel basis and extends a dynamic range while maintaining a S/N ratio at a favorable level. A column unit in an image sensor is independently detects a level of each pixel signal and independently sets a gain for level of the signal. A photoelectric converting region unit has pixels arranged two-dimensionally with a vertical signal line for each pixel column to output each pixel signal. The column unit is on an output side of the vertical signal line. The column unit for each pixel column has a pixel signal level detecting circuit, a programmable gain control, a sample and hold (S/H) circuit. Gain correction is performed according to a result of a detected level of the pixel signal.

    摘要翻译: 图像传感器在逐像素的基础上控制像素信号的增益,并且在保持S / N比在有利的水平的同时延伸动态范围。 图像传感器中的列单元独立地检测每个像素信号的电平,并独立地设置信号电平的增益。 光电转换区域单元具有用于每个像素列的垂直信号线二维布置的像素,以输出每个像素信号。 列单元位于垂直信号线的输出侧。 每个像素列的列单元具有像素信号电平检测电路,可编程增益控制,采样和保持(S / H)电路。 根据检测到的像素信号电平的结果进行增益校正。

    Solid-state imaging apparatus and its signal reading method
    6.
    发明授权
    Solid-state imaging apparatus and its signal reading method 有权
    固态成像装置及其信号读取方法

    公开(公告)号:US07719582B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-18

    申请号:US10535970

    申请日:2003-11-21

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N9/045

    摘要: When pixel signals are separately read from a plurality of horizontal signal lines to achieve high-speed processing, color difference in image signals and stripes are eliminated.In the operation of reading the pixel signals from the (2n)th row, the pixel signals from R pixels on odd columns are output to an output system A through a horizontal signal line (60A). On the other hand, the pixel signals from Gr pixels on even columns are output to an output system B through a horizontal signal line (60B). In the operation of reading the pixel signals from the (2n+1)th row, the pixel signals from Gb pixels on the odd columns are output to the output system B through the horizontal signal line (60B) by the switching operation in a switching circuit (50). Similarly, the pixel signals from B pixels on the even columns are output to the output system A through the horizontal signal line (60A) by the switching operation in the switching circuit (50).

    摘要翻译: 当从多个水平信号线分别读取像素信号以实现高速处理时,消除了图像信号和条纹中的色差。 在从第(2n)行读取像素信号的操作中,通过水平信号线(60A)将来自奇数列的R个像素的像素信号输出到输出系统A. 另一方面,偶数列上的Gr像素的像素信号通过水平信号线(60B)输出到输出系统B. 在从第(2n + 1)行读取像素信号的操作中,通过切换操作通过水平信号线(60B)将奇数列上的Gb像素的像素信号输出到输出系统B 电路(50)。 类似地,通过切换电路(50)中的切换操作,通过水平信号线(60A)将偶数列上的B像素的像素信号输出到输出系统A.

    Solid-state imaging apparatus
    8.
    发明授权
    Solid-state imaging apparatus 有权
    固态成像装置

    公开(公告)号:US07671912B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-02

    申请号:US10535366

    申请日:2003-11-19

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14

    摘要: A solid-state imaging device capable of simplifying a pixel structure to reduce a pixel size and capable of suppressing a variation in characteristics between pixels when a plurality of output systems are provided. A unit cell includes two pixels having upper and lower photoelectric converters, transfer transistors connected to the upper and lower photoelectric converters, a reset transistor, and an amplifying transistor. A full-face signal line is connected to the respective drains of the reset transistor and the amplifying transistor. Controlling the full-face signal line along with transfer signal lines and a reset signal line to read out signals simplifies wiring in the pixel and permits reduction of the pixel size.

    摘要翻译: 一种固态成像装置,其能够简化像素结构以减小像素尺寸,并且当提供多个输出系统时能够抑制像素之间的特性变化。 单元电池包括具有上和下光电转换器的两个像素,连接到上和下光电转换器的传输晶体管,复位晶体管和放大晶体管。 全面信号线连接到复位晶体管和放大晶体管的各个漏极。 控制全面信号线以及传输信号线和复位信号线以读出信号简化了像素中的布线并且允许减小像素尺寸。

    Solid-state image pickup device and drive method thereof
    9.
    发明授权
    Solid-state image pickup device and drive method thereof 失效
    固体摄像装置及其驱动方法

    公开(公告)号:US07623172B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-24

    申请号:US10545740

    申请日:2004-02-20

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 H04N5/335 H04N5/228

    摘要: A solid state imaging device having an X-Y addressable solid state imaging device with color filters and a driving unit which reads out pixel information of a same color filter in a unit pixel block as pixel information for one pixel simulatively. A predetermined color coding for the pixels has two rows and two columns. When k is a positive integer equal to or larger than 0, with (2k+3)×(2k+3) pixel blocks as unit pixel blocks, the driving unit reads out pieces of pixel information of the same color filter in each of the unit pixel blocks, the driving unit reads out pieces of pixel information of a same color filter in each of the unit pixel blocks simulatively as pixel information for one pixel in a state in which the unit pixel blocks are laid without overlapping one another, and the driving unit averages the added pieces of pixel information and outputs the averaged pieces of pixel information.

    摘要翻译: 一种固态成像装置,具有具有滤色器的X-Y可寻址固态成像装置和驱动单元,其以模拟方式读出单位像素块中的相同滤色器的像素信息作为像素信息。 像素的预定颜色编码具有两行和两列。 当k是等于或大于0的正整数时,以(2k + 3)×(2k + 3)个像素块为单位像素块,驱动单元读出每个像素块中的相同滤色器的像素信息 单位像素块,驱动单元模拟地将每个单位像素块中的相同滤色器的像素信息作为像素信息读出,其中单位像素块被放置在不重叠的状态下的一个像素的像素信息,并且 驱动单元对所附加的像素信息进行平均并输出平均的像素信息。

    Amplification type image pickup apparatus and method of controlling the amplification type image pickup apparatus
    10.
    发明授权
    Amplification type image pickup apparatus and method of controlling the amplification type image pickup apparatus 失效
    放大型图像拾取装置和控制放大型图像拾取装置的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07623170B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-24

    申请号:US11154604

    申请日:2005-06-17

    IPC分类号: H04N5/335

    摘要: An image pickup apparatus comprising an array of unit cells, vertical signal lines, and a control circuit. The unit cells are arranged in rows and columns. Each unit cell has a light-receiving device for receiving light and generating an electric charge corresponding to the light, a charge-accumulating section for accumulating the electric charge generated by the light-receiving device, a transfer device for transferring the electric charge from the light-receiving device to the charge-accumulating section, and a charge-limiting device for limiting the electric charge accumulated in the charge-accumulating section. The vertical signal lines extend along the columns of unit cells, respectively, each for receiving a electric data item corresponding to the electric charge accumulated in the charge-accumulating section of any unit cell of the associated column. The control circuit controls each of the unit cells, causing the charge-limiting device to limit the charge generated by the light-receiving device during a first period and transferred to the charge-accumulating section through the transfer device. The charge generated by the light-receiving device during a second period following the first period and transferred to the charge-accumulating section through the transfer device is added to the electric charge accumulated in the charge-accumulating section.

    摘要翻译: 一种图像拾取装置,包括单位单元阵列,垂直信号线和控制电路。 单位单元以行和列排列。 每个单元具有用于接收光并产生与该光相对应的电荷的光接收装置,用于累积由光接收装置产生的电荷的电荷累积部分,用于将电荷从 光接收装置到蓄电部,以及用于限制积蓄在蓄电部中的电荷的充电限制装置。 垂直信号线分别沿着单位单元的列延伸,每个用于接收与相关列的任何单位单元的电荷累积部分中累积的电荷相对应的电数据项。 控制电路控制每个单元电池,使得充电限制装置在第一时段期间限制由光接收装置产生的电荷,并通过传送装置传送到电荷累积部分。 在第一时间段之后的第二时段期间由光接收装置产生的电荷通过传送装置传送到电荷累积部分的电荷被加到累积在电荷累积部分中的电荷中。