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Active pixel sensor with inter-pixel function sharing

  • US 6,423,994 B1
  • Filed: 07/28/2000
  • Issued: 07/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/28/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An image sensor having a plurality of pixels comprising:

  • a semiconductor material of a first conductivity type; and

    at least two adjacent pixels each having photodetectors formed within the substrate such that each pixel has at least one electrical component that is functionally associated with one of the adjacent pixels and at least a portion of the electrical component is structurally located within the adjacent pixel, wherein the electrical component is selected from one of the following components (a reset gate or an amplifier).

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