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=RAMP SIGNAL GENERATOR FOR CALIBRATING RAMP LINEARITY, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.|SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.]]


[[Category:SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Dongjae Han of Suwon-si (KR)|Dongjae Han of Suwon-si (KR)]][[Category:Dongjae Han of Suwon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:Haneul Jung of Suwon-si (KR)|Haneul Jung of Suwon-si (KR)]][[Category:Haneul Jung of Suwon-si (KR)]]

[[:Category:YOUNGHYUN Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)|YOUNGHYUN Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)]][[Category:YOUNGHYUN Yoon of Suwon-si (KR)]]

==RAMP SIGNAL GENERATOR FOR CALIBRATING RAMP LINEARITY, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18141164 titled 'RAMP SIGNAL GENERATOR FOR CALIBRATING RAMP LINEARITY, OPERATING METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE SENSOR DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME

==Simplified Explanation==

The ramp signal generator described in the patent application includes a first unit current source and a second unit current source, each with sub-unit current sources operating according to specific control signals.

* The ramp signal generator consists of a first unit current source with first sub-unit current sources and a second unit current source with second sub-unit current sources.
* The first sub-unit current sources operate based on first sub-ramp control signals, while the second sub-unit current sources operate based on second sub-ramp control signals.
* The generator activates n first sub-ramp control signals and m second sub-ramp control signals, where n and m are different natural numbers.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in:
* Signal processing systems
* Communication devices
* Power management systems

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps in:
* Generating precise ramp signals
* Controlling current flow efficiently

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Improved accuracy in signal generation
* Enhanced control over current sources

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
The potential commercial applications of this technology could be in:
* Semiconductor industry
* Electronics manufacturing

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
* Current source generators in electronic devices

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does this technology compare to existing ramp signal generators in terms of efficiency? ===
The efficiency of this technology compared to existing ramp signal generators is not explicitly discussed in the patent application. Further research or testing may be required to determine this.

=== What specific industries or fields could benefit the most from this technology? ===
While some potential applications are mentioned, a more detailed analysis of the specific industries or fields that could benefit the most from this technology is not provided in the patent application. Additional market research may be needed to identify these areas.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Disclosed is a ramp signal generator. The ramp signal generator includes: a first unit current source including first sub-unit current sources, and configured to output a first unit current during a first time period; and a second unit current source including second sub-unit current sources, and configured to output a second unit current during a second time period. The first sub-unit current sources are configured to operate according to first sub-ramp control signals, respectively. The second sub-unit current sources are configured to operate according to second sub-ramp control signals, respectively. n first sub-ramp control signals among the first sub-ramp control signals are activated, and m sub-ramp control signals among the second sub-ramp control signals are activated, n and m being different natural numbers.



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