Multiple data rate counter, data converter including the same, and image sensor including the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8976052
APP PUB NO 20110074968A1
SERIAL NO

12653945

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A counter includes a buffer unit and a ripple counter. The buffer unit generates at least one least significant signal of a count by buffering at least one clock signal until a termination time point. The ripple counter generates at least one most significant signal of the count by sequentially toggling in response to at least one of the least significant signal. The counter performs multiple data rate counting with enhance operation speed and reduced power consumption.

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  • SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Han, Yoon-Seok Ulsan, KR 2 19
Kim, Kyung-Min Suwon-si, KR 109 694
Koh, Kyoung-Min Hwaseong-si, KR 18 211

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