公开(公告)号：US20100110257A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12607820

申请日：2009-10-28

申请人： Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

发明人： Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

IPC分类号： H04N5/335

CPC分类号： H04N5/369 ,  H03M1/123 ,  H03M1/56 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/378

摘要： An apparatus includes a pixel array in which pixels for outputting an analog signal are arranged in a matrix, vertical output lines each of which is connected to pixels in a same column, A/D conversion units, which are individually connected to the vertical output lines, for converting the analog signal into a digital signal, and a constant current supply unit for supplying a constant current to the A/D conversion units. Each of the A/D conversion units includes an integration unit for integrating the constant current, a comparison unit for comparing the integrated constant current with the analog signal and outputting a comparison signal, and a digital signal storage unit for storing a digital signal corresponding to the comparison signal. The integration unit includes an input capacitor for receiving the constant current. The comparison unit is connected to the constant current supply unit via the input capacitor.

摘要翻译： 一种装置，包括像素阵列，其中用于输出模拟信号的像素以矩阵形式排列，垂直输出线连接到同一列中的像素，A / D转换单元分别连接到垂直输出线 ，用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号;以及恒定电流供应单元，用于向A / D转换单元提供恒定电流。 每个A / D转换单元包括用于积分恒流的积分单元，用于将积分恒定电流与模拟信号进行比较并输出比较信号的比较单元，以及用于存储对应于数字信号的数字信号的数字信号存储单元 比较信号。 集成单元包括用于接收恒定电流的输入电容器。 比较单元经由输入电容器连接到恒流源单元。

公开(公告)号：US20100149394A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-17

申请号：US12628271

申请日：2009-12-01

申请人： Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane

发明人： Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane

IPC分类号： H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/225

CPC分类号： H04N5/3742

摘要： It is an object of the present invention to provide a solid-state imaging apparatus that outputs digital signals at high speed. A solid-state imaging apparatus is provided that includes plural analog-to-digital converters that convert analog signals obtained by photoelectric conversion into digital signals, plural digital memories that store the digital signals converted by the analog-to-digital converters, plural block digital output lines that are provided to correspond to blocks of the plural digital memories and to which the digital signals stored in the plural digital memories included in the blocks are output, a common digital output line that outputs the digital signals output from the plural block digital output lines, buffer circuits that buffer the digital signals output from the block digital output lines, and block selecting units that can switch the block digital output lines electrically connected to the common digital output line.

摘要翻译： 本发明的目的是提供一种以高速输出数字信号的固态成像装置。 提供了一种固态成像装置，其包括将通过光电转换获得的模拟信号转换为数字信号的多个模数转换器，存储由模数转换器转换的数字信号的多个数字存储器，多个数字数字 输出对应于多个数字存储器中的块并被存储在包含在块中的多个数字存储器中的数字信号的输出线，输出从多个数字输出端输出的数字信号的公共数字输出线 用于缓冲从块数字输出线输出的数字信号的缓冲电路，以及可以切换电连接到公共数字输出线的块数字输出线的块选择单元。

公开(公告)号：US08325260B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12628271

申请日：2009-12-01

申请人： Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane

发明人： Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane

IPC分类号： H04N3/14 ,  H04N5/335

CPC分类号： H04N5/3742

摘要： It is an object of the present invention to provide a solid-state imaging apparatus that outputs digital signals at high speed. A solid-state imaging apparatus is provided that includes plural analog-to-digital converters that convert analog signals obtained by photoelectric conversion into digital signals, plural digital memories that store the digital signals converted by the analog-to-digital converters, plural block digital output lines that are provided to correspond to blocks of the plural digital memories and to which the digital signals stored in the plural digital memories included in the blocks are output, a common digital output line that outputs the digital signals output from the plural block digital output lines, buffer circuits that buffer the digital signals output from the block digital output lines, and block selecting units that can switch the block digital output lines electrically connected to the common digital output line.

摘要翻译： 本发明的目的是提供一种以高速输出数字信号的固态成像装置。 提供了一种固态成像装置，其包括将通过光电转换获得的模拟信号转换为数字信号的多个模数转换器，存储由模数转换器转换的数字信号的多个数字存储器，多个数字数字 输出对应于多个数字存储器中的块并被存储在包含在块中的多个数字存储器中的数字信号的输出线，输出从多个数字输出端输出的数字信号的公共数字输出线 用于缓冲从块数字输出线输出的数字信号的缓冲电路，以及可以切换电连接到公共数字输出线的块数字输出线的块选择单元。

公开(公告)号：US08421889B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US12607820

申请日：2009-10-28

申请人： Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

发明人： Hiroki Hiyama ,  Masaaki Iwane ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

IPC分类号： H04N5/335 ,  H01L27/146

CPC分类号： H04N5/369 ,  H03M1/123 ,  H03M1/56 ,  H04N5/335 ,  H04N5/378

摘要： An apparatus includes a pixel array in which pixels for outputting an analog signal are arranged in a matrix, vertical output lines each of which is connected to pixels in a same column, A/D conversion units, which are individually connected to the vertical output lines, for converting the analog signal into a digital signal, and a constant current supply unit for supplying a constant current to the A/D conversion units. Each of the A/D conversion units includes an integration unit for integrating the constant current, a comparison unit for comparing the integrated constant current with the analog signal and outputting a comparison signal, and a digital signal storage unit for storing a digital signal corresponding to the comparison signal. The integration unit includes an input capacitor for receiving the constant current. The comparison unit is connected to the constant current supply unit via the input capacitor.

摘要翻译： 一种装置，包括像素阵列，其中用于输出模拟信号的像素以矩阵形式排列，垂直输出线连接到同一列中的像素，A / D转换单元分别连接到垂直输出线 ，用于将模拟信号转换为数字信号;以及恒定电流供应单元，用于向A / D转换单元提供恒定电流。 每个A / D转换单元包括用于积分恒流的积分单元，用于将积分恒定电流与模拟信号进行比较并输出比较信号的比较单元，以及用于存储对应于数字信号的数字信号的数字信号存储单元 比较信号。 集成单元包括用于接收恒定电流的输入电容器。 比较单元经由输入电容器连接到恒流源单元。

公开(公告)号：US20120211643A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13504471

申请日：2010-12-20

申请人： Yasuji Ikeda ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

发明人： Yasuji Ikeda ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

IPC分类号： H01L27/146

CPC分类号： H04N5/378 ,  H03M1/0607 ,  H03M1/162 ,  H03M1/54

摘要： An imaging system includes an A/D converter including a holding unit holding a pixel signal as a voltage level, a comparator comparing the voltage level held with a reference level, a circuit capable of changing the voltage level so as to approach the reference level at first and second rates, wherein the voltage level is changed at the first rate to determine higher bits in accordance with inversion of a relationship between the reference level and the voltage level, after that, the voltage level is changed at the second rate to determine lower bits in accordance with inversion of the relationship between the reference level and the voltage level, and an adjusting unit which adjusts the voltage level during a period until the voltage level is changed at the second rate after determination of the higher bits so that the lower bits and the voltage level hold a linear relationship.

摘要翻译： 一种成像系统包括：A / D转换器，其包括保持像素信号作为电压电平的保持单元，将保持的电压电平与基准电平进行比较的比较器，能够改变电压电平以便接近基准电平的电路 第一和第二速率，其中电压电平以第一速率改变以根据参考电平和电压电平之间的关系的反转来确定较高位，之后，以第二速率改变电压电平以确定较低的电平 根据参考电平和电压电平之间的关系的反转，调整单元，以及调整单元，其在确定较高位之后调整电压电平，直到电压电平以第二速率改变，使得较低位 并且电压电平保持线性关系。

公开(公告)号：US08969771B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13504471

申请日：2010-12-20

申请人： Yasuji Ikeda ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

发明人： Yasuji Ikeda ,  Hiroki Hiyama ,  Kazuo Yamazaki

IPC分类号： H01L27/146 ,  H04N5/378 ,  H03M1/06 ,  H03M1/16 ,  H03M1/54

CPC分类号： H04N5/378 ,  H03M1/0607 ,  H03M1/162 ,  H03M1/54

摘要： An imaging system includes an A/D converter including a holding unit holding a pixel signal as a voltage level, a comparator comparing the voltage level held with a reference level, a circuit capable of changing the voltage level so as to approach the reference level at first and second rates, wherein the voltage level is changed at the first rate to determine higher bits in accordance with inversion of a relationship between the reference level and the voltage level, after that, the voltage level is changed at the second rate to determine lower bits in accordance with inversion of the relationship between the reference level and the voltage level, and an adjusting unit which adjusts the voltage level during a period until the voltage level is changed at the second rate after determination of the higher bits so that the lower bits and the voltage level hold a linear relationship.

摘要翻译： 一种成像系统包括：A / D转换器，其包括保持像素信号作为电压电平的保持单元，将保持的电压电平与基准电平进行比较的比较器，能够改变电压电平以便接近基准电平的电路 第一和第二速率，其中电压电平以第一速率改变以根据参考电平和电压电平之间的关系的反转来确定较高位，之后，以第二速率改变电压电平以确定较低的电平 根据参考电平和电压电平之间的关系的反转，调整单元，以及调整单元，其在确定较高位之后调整电压电平，直到电压电平以第二速率改变，使得较低位 并且电压电平保持线性关系。

公开(公告)号：US09093350B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US13808865

申请日：2011-07-04

申请人： Nobuyuki Endo ,  Tetsuya Itano ,  Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Kyouhei Watanabe ,  Junji Iwata

发明人： Nobuyuki Endo ,  Tetsuya Itano ,  Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Kyouhei Watanabe ,  Junji Iwata

IPC分类号： H01L27/00 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L31/04

CPC分类号： H01L27/1469 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14687 ,  H01L27/14689 ,  H01L31/04 ,  H01L2224/05655

摘要： A member for a solid-state image pickup device having a bonding plane with no gaps and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The manufacturing method includes the steps of providing a first substrate provided with a photoelectric converter on its primary face and a first wiring structure, providing a second substrate provided with a part of a peripheral circuit on its primary face and a second wiring structure, and performing bonding so that the first substrate, the first wiring structure, the second wiring structure, and the second substrate are disposed in this order. In addition, at least one of an upper face of the first wiring structure and an upper face of the second wiring structure has a concave portion, and a conductive material forms a bottom face of the concave portion.

摘要翻译： 提供具有无间隙的接合面的固态摄像装置的构件及其制造方法。 该制造方法包括以下步骤：在其主面上设置设置有光电转换器的第一基板和第一布线结构，在其主面上设置设置有周边电路的一部分的第二基板和第二布线结构， 使得第一基板，第一布线结构，第二布线结构和第二基板按顺序布置。 此外，第一布线结构的上表面和第二布线结构的上表面中的至少一个具有凹部，并且导电材料形成凹部的底面。

公开(公告)号：US08928143B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13244369

申请日：2011-09-24

申请人： Kazuo Yamazaki

发明人： Kazuo Yamazaki

IPC分类号： H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/52 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L27/108 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/485

CPC分类号： H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/76883 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L27/10814 ,  H01L27/10885 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： To prevent two contacts that have different heights, share at least one interlayer insulating film and are disposed close to each other from being short-circuited to each other due to misalignment thereof, a semiconductor device according to the invention has a recess in an interlayer insulating film in which a first contact having a lower height, the recess being formed by the upper surface of the first contact, and a silicon nitride sidewall is formed in the recess to extend from the upper surface of the first contact and along the side surface of the recess.

摘要翻译： 为了防止具有不同高度的两个触点，共享至少一个层间绝缘膜并且由于其不对准而彼此靠近彼此设置，根据本发明的半导体器件具有在层间绝缘中的凹部 其中具有较低高度的第一接触件，由第一接触件的上表面形成的凹部和氮化硅侧壁形成在凹部中，以从第一接触件的上表面延伸并沿着第一接触件的侧表面 凹槽

公开(公告)号：US08920080B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13070870

申请日：2011-03-24

申请人： Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Toru Fujimori

发明人： Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Toru Fujimori

IPC分类号： B23C1/06 ,  B23Q17/22 ,  G05B19/402 ,  G05B19/404 ,  B23C1/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/404 ,  B23C1/002 ,  B23C1/06 ,  B23C2250/00 ,  B23C2260/48 ,  B23C2260/76 ,  B23Q17/22 ,  B23Q17/2233 ,  B23Q17/225 ,  B23Q2717/006 ,  G05B2219/37024 ,  G05B2219/42318 ,  Y10T408/175 ,  Y10T409/300896 ,  Y10T409/306888 ,  Y10T409/306944 ,  Y10T409/308064 ,  Y10T409/308288

摘要： A machine tool 1 comprises a bed 11, a column 12, a spindle head 15, a spindle 16, a saddle 17, a table 18, a feed mechanism for moving the spindle head 15, the saddle 17 and the table 18 in Z-axis, Y-axis and X-axis directions respectively, a position detector for detecting the positions of the spindle head 15, saddle 17 and table 18, a controller for feedback controlling the feed mechanism, a position detector 51 for detecting the position of the spindle head 15, a position detector 54 for detecting the position of the spindle head 15, a position detector 57 for detecting the position of the table 18, and a measurement frame 50 which is configured with a different member from the bed 11 and the column 12 and on which readers 53, 56, 59 of the position detectors 51, 54, 57 are disposed.

摘要翻译： 机床1包括床11，柱12，主轴头15，主轴16，鞍座17，工作台18，用于使主轴头15，鞍座17和工作台18在Z轴方向上移动的进给机构， 轴，Y轴和X轴方向的位置检测器，用于检测主轴头15，鞍座17和工作台18的位置的位置检测器，用于反馈控制进给机构的控制器，位置检测器51， 主轴头15，用于检测主轴头15的位置的位置检测器54，用于检测工作台18的位置的位置检测器57以及配置有与床11和列的不同构件的测量框架50 位置检测器51,54,57的读取器53,56,59设置在其上。

公开(公告)号：US20120013778A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US13243168

申请日：2011-09-23

申请人： Kazuhiro Sonoda ,  Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Shintaro Takenaka

发明人： Kazuhiro Sonoda ,  Kazuo Yamazaki ,  Shintaro Takenaka

IPC分类号： H04N5/335

CPC分类号： H04N5/37455 ,  H04N5/3456 ,  H04N9/04511

摘要： When a horizontal skipping operation is performed in a solid-state imaging apparatus that includes an A/D converting circuit in each column and that applies an arithmetic operation process to a digitalized signal and an arithmetic operation is performed with signals held by a plurality of register circuits, A/D converters and register circuits in columns in which signals are skipped, or not read out, are not involved in the operations. A more consideration is needed in terms of the use efficiency of circuits. A unit for connecting a register circuit of a certain column and a register circuit of a different column is arranged.

摘要翻译： 当在包括每列中的A / D转换电路的固态成像装置中执行水平跳过操作并且对数字化信号应用算术运算处理并且利用由多个寄存器保持的信号执行算术运算时 电路，A / D转换器和信号被跳过或未读出的列中的寄存器电路不涉及操作。 在电路的使用效率方面需要更多的考虑。 用于连接特定列的寄存器电路和不同列的寄存器电路的单元被布置。