View source for Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240163582). RAMP SIGNAL GENERATING DEVICE AND IMAGE SENSOR FOR REDUCING RAMP SIGNAL LATENCY simplified abstract

=RAMP SIGNAL GENERATING DEVICE AND IMAGE SENSOR FOR REDUCING RAMP SIGNAL LATENCY=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:samsung electronics co., ltd.|samsung electronics co., ltd.]]


[[Category:samsung electronics co., ltd.]]

==Inventor(s)==

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

==RAMP SIGNAL GENERATING DEVICE AND IMAGE SENSOR FOR REDUCING RAMP SIGNAL LATENCY - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240163582 titled 'RAMP SIGNAL GENERATING DEVICE AND IMAGE SENSOR FOR REDUCING RAMP SIGNAL LATENCY

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a ramp signal generating device that includes circuits for detecting capacitance, charging a parasitic capacitor, and generating a load current to create a ramp signal with a predetermined slope.

* The device includes a first circuit to detect the capacitance of a parasitic capacitor.
* A second circuit is used to charge the parasitic capacitor with a first voltage.
* A third circuit receives the capacitance as an input to generate a load current that produces the ramp signal with a specific slope.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be applied in various electronic devices where a ramp signal with precise characteristics is required, such as in sensor systems, communication equipment, or control systems.

== Problems Solved ==
This innovation helps decrease the latency of a ramp signal, ensuring more accurate and timely signal generation in electronic circuits.

== Benefits ==
- Improved accuracy in signal generation
- Reduced latency for faster response times
- Enhanced performance in electronic devices

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Ramp Signal Generating Device for Improved Latency" could find applications in industries such as telecommunications, automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art could be the use of traditional ramp signal generators in electronic circuits, which may not have the same level of efficiency and latency reduction as the described device.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the device handle variations in capacitance levels? ===
The abstract does not specify how the device adjusts to different capacitance levels or if it can adapt to changing conditions.

=== What is the power consumption of the device? ===
There is no information provided regarding the power requirements or efficiency of the ramp signal generating device.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

a ramp signal generating device and an image sensor for decreasing the latency of a ramp signal are provided. the ramp signal generating device may include a first circuit configured to detect a capacitance of a parasitic capacitor, a second circuit configured to charge the parasitic capacitor with a first voltage, and a third circuit configured to receive the capacitance as an input to generate a load current causing the ramp signal with a predetermined slope.



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