公开(公告)号：US08969773B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13637223

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Arnaud Peizerat ,  Yvon Cazaux ,  Michäel Tchagaspanian

Inventor： Arnaud Peizerat ,  Yvon Cazaux ,  Michäel Tchagaspanian

IPC: H01L27/00 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14641 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14689 ,  H01L27/1469

Abstract: An imaging device including: plural pixels each including a photodetector; plural reading circuits associated with the plural photodetectors, each reading circuit including a first MOS transistor charging/discharging a photodetector and a second MOS transistor converting charges to be output by the photodetector into voltage; an electronic processing circuit configured to process the voltages outputted by the reading circuits; a first substrate on which are formed the pixels and the reading circuits, and a second substrate, distinct from the first substrate, on which is formed the electronic processing circuit, the second substrate being linked electrically to the first substrate by an electrical interconnection forming an electrical link between the reading circuits and the electronic processing circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种成像装置，包括：多个像素，每个像素包括光电检测器; 与多个光电检测器相关联的多个读取电路，每个读取电路包括对光电检测器进行充电/放电的第一MOS晶体管和将由光电检测器输出的电荷转换为电压的第二MOS晶体管; 电子处理电路，被配置为处理由所述读取电路输出的电压; 其上形成有像素和读取电路的第一衬底和与第一衬底不同的第二衬底，在其上形成电子处理电路，第二衬底通过电互连电连接到第一衬底，形成 读取电路和电子处理电路之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20130048832A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13637223

申请日：2011-03-25

Applicant: Arnaud Peizerat ,  Yvon Cazaux ,  Michäel Tchagaspanian

Inventor： Arnaud Peizerat ,  Yvon Cazaux ,  Michäel Tchagaspanian

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14612 ,  H01L27/14632 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14641 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14689 ,  H01L27/1469

Abstract: An imaging device including: plural pixels each including a photodetector; plural reading circuits associated with the plural photodetectors, each reading circuit including a first MOS transistor charging/discharging a photodetector and a second MOS transistor converting charges to be output by the photodetector into voltage; an electronic processing circuit configured to process the voltages outputted by the reading circuits; a first substrate on which are formed the pixels and the reading circuits, and a second substrate, distinct from the first substrate, on which is formed the electronic processing circuit, the second substrate being linked electrically to the first substrate by an electrical interconnection forming an electrical link between the reading circuits and the electronic processing circuit.

Abstract translation: 一种成像装置，包括：多个像素，每个像素包括光电检测器; 与多个光电检测器相关联的多个读取电路，每个读取电路包括对光电检测器进行充电/放电的第一MOS晶体管和将由光电检测器输出的电荷转换为电压的第二MOS晶体管; 电子处理电路，被配置为处理由所述读取电路输出的电压; 其上形成有像素和读取电路的第一衬底和与第一衬底不同的第二衬底，在其上形成电子处理电路，第二衬底通过电互连电连接到第一衬底，形成 读取电路和电子处理电路之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20090085402A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12237493

申请日：2008-09-25

Applicant: Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin ,  Arnaud Peizerat

Inventor： Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin ,  Arnaud Peizerat

IPC: H02J1/00

CPC classification number: H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/3745 ,  Y10T307/406

Abstract: A matrix microelectronic device comprising: a plurality of cells arranged according to a matrix, one or several conductive lines provided to carry a given potential and to which respectively one or several cells of a row of cells of the matrix are linked, a plurality of voltage regulating elements, wherein said regulating elements are connected respectively between a cell of said plurality of cells and one of said conductive lines, said given potential serving as polarisation potential of said regulating elements, wherein said regulating elements are respectively provided to apply to said given cell a regulated polarisation potential.

Abstract translation: 一种矩阵微电子器件，包括：根据矩阵布置的多个单元，提供用于承载给定电位的一个或多个导线，并且分别与所述矩阵的一行单元格中的一个或多个单元相连接，多个电压 调节元件，其中所述调节元件分别连接在所述多个单元的单元和所述导电线中的一个之间，所述给定电位用作所述调节元件的极化电位，其中所述调节元件分别设置为施加到所述给定单元 调节极化电位。

公开(公告)号：US20130207960A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13876837

申请日：2011-09-28

Applicant: Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin ,  Arnaud Peizerat

Inventor： Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin ,  Arnaud Peizerat

IPC: G09G3/36

CPC classification number: G09G3/3696 ,  H04N5/3658 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: An imaging device comprising comprises a matrix of pixels, at least one data conductor connected to several pixels of the matrix, organized row-wise and successively transporting signals delivered by respectively the pixels of the row and an electronic current generator supplying several pixels, each of the pixels comprising: a transistor delivering at the node of the pixel, the signal delivered by the pixel considered and wherein can flow a bias current from the current generator, and a first electronic switch connecting the node of the pixel to the data conductor associated with this pixel as a function of a selection signal of the pixel. Each of the pixels comprises a second electronic switch, distinct from the first electronic switch, joined to the node of the pixel, the current arising from the generator to be made to flow in the transistor as a function of the selection signal for the pixel.

Abstract translation: 一种成像装置，包括像素矩阵，连接到矩阵的几个像素的至少一个数据导体，分别行列和依次传送由行的像素传送的信号和提供几个像素的电子发生器，每个 所述像素包括：晶体管，其在所述像素的节点处传送由所考虑的像素传递的信号，并且其中可以流过来自所述电流发生器的偏置电流;以及第一电子开关，其将所述像素的所述节点连接到与所述像素相关联的数据导体 该像素作为像素的选择信号的函数。 每个像素包括与第一电子开关不同的第二电子开关，其连接到像素的节点，源于发生器的电流作为像素的选择信号的函数在晶体管中流动。

公开(公告)号：US20090085141A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-02

申请号：US12242057

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Arnaud Peizerat ,  Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin

Inventor： Arnaud Peizerat ,  Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin

IPC: H01L31/06

CPC classification number: H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/3658 ,  H04N5/3698 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: A matrix microelectronic device comprising: a plurality of cells laid out according to a matrix, respectively comprising at least one current source formed by at least one current source transistor (T1), a source electrode of said transistor is connected to a source biasing conductor line, a gate electrode of the transistor is connected to a gate biasing conductor line among a plurality of conductor gate biasing lines, wherein the device further comprises means for biasing the conductor gate biasing lines comprising: at least one first connection line, means for generating current or voltage, positioned on at least one end of said first connection line, and provided to generate an evolution of potentials along said first connection line.

Abstract translation: 一种矩阵微电子器件，包括：根据矩阵布置的多个单元，分别包括由至少一个电流源晶体管（T1）形成的至少一个电流源，所述晶体管的源电极连接到源偏置导线 晶体管的栅电极连接到多个导体栅极偏置线之中的栅极偏置导体线，其中该器件还包括用于偏置导体栅极偏置线的装置，包括：至少一个第一连接线，用于产生电流的装置 或电压，位于所述第一连接线的至少一端，并被提供以产生沿着所述第一连接线的电位的演变。

公开(公告)号：US09558706B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US13876837

申请日：2011-09-28

Applicant: Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin ,  Arnaud Peizerat

Inventor： Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin ,  Arnaud Peizerat

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  H04N5/365 ,  H04N5/3745

CPC classification number: G09G3/3696 ,  H04N5/3658 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: An imaging device comprising comprises a matrix of pixels, at least one data conductor connected to several pixels of the matrix, organized row-wise and successively transporting signals delivered by respectively the pixels of the row and an electronic current generator supplying several pixels, each of the pixels comprising: a transistor delivering at the node of the pixel, the signal delivered by the pixel considered and wherein can flow a bias current from the current generator, and a first electronic switch connecting the node of the pixel to the data conductor associated with this pixel as a function of a selection signal of the pixel. Each of the pixels comprises a second electronic switch, distinct from the first electronic switch, joined to the node of the pixel, the current arising from the generator to be made to flow in the transistor as a function of the selection signal for the pixel.

Abstract translation: 一种成像装置，包括像素矩阵，连接到矩阵的几个像素的至少一个数据导体，分别行列和依次传送由行的像素传送的信号和提供几个像素的电子发生器，每个 所述像素包括：晶体管，其在所述像素的节点处传送由所考虑的像素传递的信号，并且其中可以流过来自所述电流发生器的偏置电流;以及第一电子开关，其将所述像素的所述节点连接到与所述像素相关联的数据导体 该像素作为像素的选择信号的函数。 每个像素包括与第一电子开关不同的第二电子开关，其连接到像素的节点，源于发生器的电流作为像素的选择信号的函数在晶体管中流动。

公开(公告)号：US08742310B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13351617

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Fadoua Guezzi ,  Arnaud Peizerat

Inventor： Fadoua Guezzi ,  Arnaud Peizerat

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/146 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H04N5/3535 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A high dynamic range imaging device including a first substrate with multiple pixels, each pixel having a photodetector associated with multiple read-out circuits. Each read-out circuit including a device for charging and discharging the photodetector that is associated with the read-out circuit. Each charging and discharging device being controlled by a charge and discharge activation signal imposing an integration time of the photodetector of each pixel associated with the read-out circuit. The device further including a second substrate, distinct from the first, with an electronic control circuit for controlling the charging and discharging devices, designed for generating multiple charge and discharge activation signals to be transmitted to the charging and discharging devices using electrical connections between the first and second substrates. Each pixel or group of pixels is associated to an activation signal imposing an integration time specific and appropriate to the pixel or group of pixels.

Abstract translation: 一种高动态范围成像装置，包括具有多个像素的第一基板，每个像素具有与多个读出电路相关联的光电检测器。 每个读出电路包括用于对与读出电路相关联的光电检测器进行充电和放电的装置。 每个充电和放电装置由充电和放电激活信号控制，施加与读出电路相关联的每个像素的光电检测器的积分时间。 该装置还包括与第一基板不同的第二基板，其具有用于控制充电和放电装置的电子控制电路，该电子控制电路被设计用于产生多个充电和放电激活信号，以使用第一和第二触点之间的电连接传输到充电和放电装置 和第二基板。 每个像素或像素组与激活信号相关联，该激活信号强加特定且适合于像素或像素组的积分时间。

公开(公告)号：US20130119233A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-16

申请号：US13351617

申请日：2012-01-17

Applicant: Fadoua GUEZZI ,  Arnaud Peizerat

Inventor： Fadoua GUEZZI ,  Arnaud Peizerat

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/146 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H04N5/3535 ,  H04N5/374

Abstract: A high dynamic range imaging device including a first substrate with multiple pixels, each pixel having a photodetector associated with multiple read-out circuits. Each read-out circuit including a device for charging and discharging the photodetector that is associated with the read-out circuit. Each charging and discharging device being controlled by a charge and discharge activation signal imposing an integration time of the photodetector of each pixel associated with the read-out circuit. The device further including a second substrate, distinct from the first, with an electronic control circuit for controlling the charging and discharging devices, designed for generating multiple charge and discharge activation signals to be transmitted to the charging and discharging devices using electrical connections between the first and second substrates. Each pixel or group of pixels is associated to an activation signal imposing an integration time specific and appropriate to the pixel or group of pixels.

Abstract translation: 一种高动态范围成像装置，包括具有多个像素的第一基板，每个像素具有与多个读出电路相关联的光电检测器。 每个读出电路包括用于对与读出电路相关联的光电检测器进行充电和放电的装置。 每个充电和放电装置由充电和放电激活信号控制，施加与读出电路相关联的每个像素的光电检测器的积分时间。 该装置还包括与第一基板不同的第二基板，其具有用于控制充电和放电装置的电子控制电路，该电子控制电路被设计用于产生多个充电和放电激活信号，以使用第一和第二触点之间的电连接传输到充电和放电装置 和第二基板。 每个像素或像素组与激活信号相关联，该激活信号强加特定且适合于像素或像素组的积分时间。

公开(公告)号：US20100194951A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US11993756

申请日：2006-06-29

Applicant: Arnaud Peizerat ,  Marc Arques

Inventor： Arnaud Peizerat ,  Marc Arques

IPC: H04N5/335

CPC classification number: H04N5/37455

Abstract: An analog/digital converter device associated with a detector of an image sensor, including: a comparator capable of receiving the analog signal and delivering a two-states output signal, able to adopt, depending on the analog signal, a first stable state or a second state, a charge injector capable of changing the analog signal by injection of at least one quantity of charges into the capacitor, and a mechanism for commanding the charge injector, capable of receiving the two-state signals and capable of triggering, depending on the two-state signals, plural injections of charges between at least two successive changes in state of the signal, from the first state to the second state and from the second state to the first state.

Abstract translation: 一种与图像传感器的检测器相关联的模拟/数字转换器装置，包括：比较器，其能够接收模拟信号并传送两状态输出信号，该二态输出信号能够根据模拟信号采用第一稳定状态或 第二状态，能够通过将至少一个电荷注入电容器来改变模拟信号的电荷注入器，以及用于命令电荷注入器的机构，其能够接收两状态信号并且能够触发，这取决于 双状态信号，在从第一状态到第二状态以及从第二状态到第一状态的信号状态的至少两次连续变化之间的多次注入电荷。

公开(公告)号：US08859979B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US12242057

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Arnaud Peizerat ,  Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin

Inventor： Arnaud Peizerat ,  Marc Arques ,  Jean-Luc Martin

IPC: G01T1/24 ,  H01L25/00 ,  H01L27/00 ,  H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/369 ,  H04N5/374

CPC classification number: H04N5/32 ,  H04N5/3658 ,  H04N5/3698 ,  H04N5/374 ,  H04N5/3745

Abstract: A matrix microelectronic device includes elementary cells laid out according to a matrix. Each cell has a current source formed by a current source transistor. A source electrode of the transistor is connected to a source biasing conductor line of a plurality of source biasing conductor lines. A gate electrode of the transistor is connected to a gate biasing conductor line of a plurality of gate biasing conductor lines. A biasing device biases the gate biasing conductor lines and includes at least one first connection line that is connected to at least several of the gate biasing conductor lines. The biasing device includes a voltage generator or a current generator that causes a variation of potentials along the first connection line, thereby compensating a corresponding variation of potentials along the source biasing conductor lines. The device can include an addressing circuit for addressing horizontal lines or rows of the matrix.

Abstract translation: 矩阵微电子器件包括根据矩阵布置的基本单元。 每个单元具有由电流源晶体管形成的电流源。 晶体管的源电极连接到多个源偏压导体线的源极偏置导体线。 晶体管的栅电极连接到多个栅极偏置导线的栅极偏置导体线。 偏置装置偏置栅极偏置导体线，并且包括连接到至少几个栅极偏置导体线的至少一个第一连接线。 偏置装置包括电压发生器或电流发生器，其引起沿着第一连接线的电位变化，由此补偿沿着源偏压导体线的电位的相应变化。 该装置可以包括用于寻址矩阵的水平线或行的寻址电路。