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Abstract

A ramp signal generation circuit comprises a first input terminal that receives a clock signal, a plurality of second input terminals that receive high-level or low-level signals, and a discharge and charge circuit that discharges and charges the capacitor and that outputs a ramp signal corresponding to a voltage generated by the capacitor. The discharge and charge circuit comprises a discharge circuit that discharges the capacitor, and a charge circuit that is configured with a plurality of paired resistors and rectifying elements connected between the capacitor and the plurality of second input terminals. The discharge and charge circuit selects at least one of the plurality of second input terminals so as to change a current value for charging the capacitor by inputting the high-level signal to the selected one of the plurality of second input terminals.

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