Image sensor system and amplifying/digitizing circuit therof for promoting performance while saving on power consumption and reducing the circuit area

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8810701
APP PUB NO 20110194004A1
SERIAL NO

12702271

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An amplifying/digitizing circuit with a signal amplifying capability and a comparator capability is provided. The amplifying/digitizing circuit includes an amplifier having an input end and an output end, and a control circuit. The control circuit is coupled to the input end and the output end of the amplifier. When the amplifying/digitizing circuit is operated under an amplifying mode, the control circuit has a first configuration to receive a first input signal and makes the amplifier generate an output voltage at the output end according to the first input signal and an amplification factor. When the amplifying/digitizing circuit is operated under an ADC mode, the control circuit has a second configuration to receive a second input signal and makes the amplifier generate a comparison result according to the second input signal and the output voltage.

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  • HIMAX IMAGING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chen, Shih-Feng Grand Cayman, KY 25 36
Yin, Ping-Hung Grand Cayman, KY 95 143

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