18360589. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND APPARATUS simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND APPARATUS
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PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18360589 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE AND APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a photoelectric conversion device that includes several components such as a photoelectric conversion unit, a floating diffusion, an amplification transistor, and a capacitance addition transistor. Additionally, the device includes a metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) capacitive element and a wiring capacitive element that are connected to the floating diffusion via the capacitance addition transistor.
- The photoelectric conversion device consists of a photoelectric conversion unit, a floating diffusion, an amplification transistor, a capacitance addition transistor, a metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) capacitive element, and a wiring capacitive element.
- The floating diffusion is electrically connected to the capacitance addition transistor.
- The MOS capacitive element and the wiring capacitive element are electrically connected to the floating diffusion via the capacitance addition transistor.
Potential Applications:
- Image sensors in digital cameras and smartphones
- Solar panels for converting sunlight into electricity
- Optical sensors for detecting light intensity and color
Problems Solved by this Technology:
- Improved photoelectric conversion efficiency
- Enhanced signal amplification and transmission
- Reduction of noise and interference in the photoelectric conversion process
Benefits of this Technology:
- Higher quality and resolution of images captured by cameras
- Increased energy conversion efficiency in solar panels
- More accurate and reliable light sensing capabilities
Original Abstract Submitted
There is provided a photoelectric conversion device including a photoelectric conversion unit, a floating diffusion, an amplification transistor, a capacitance addition transistor electrically connected to the floating diffusion. The photoelectric conversion device further includes a metal-oxide semiconductor (MOS) capacitive element and a wiring capacitive element that are electrically connected to the floating diffusion via the capacitance addition transistor.
