18505008. PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM simplified abstract (CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yukihiro Kuroda of Inagi-shi (JP)
PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18505008 titled 'PHOTOELECTRIC CONVERSION APPARATUS AND IMAGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The photoelectric conversion apparatus described in the patent application includes a pulse shaping circuit and a pulse conversion circuit. The pulse shaping circuit shapes the output from a diode of avalanche amplification type into a pulse, while the pulse conversion circuit converts the pulse signal output from the pulse shaping circuit into a pulse signal with a smaller amplitude.
- Pulse shaping circuit shapes output from diode into a pulse
- Pulse conversion circuit converts pulse signal into smaller amplitude pulse signal
Potential Applications
- Solar panels
- Light sensors
- Photodetectors
Problems Solved
- Efficient conversion of light energy into electrical signals
- Improved signal processing in photoelectric devices
Benefits
- Increased efficiency in photoelectric conversion
- Enhanced performance of photoelectric devices
- Improved signal accuracy and reliability
Original Abstract Submitted
A photoelectric conversion apparatus includes a pulse shaping circuit that shapes an output from a diode of avalanche amplification type into a pulse, and a pulse conversion circuit that converts a pulse signal output from the pulse shaping circuit. The pulse conversion circuit converts a pulse signal having a first amplitude and output from the pulse shaping circuit into a pulse signal having a second amplitude smaller than the first amplitude.
