Solid-state imaging device and camera module including AD converting units for respective pixels

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PATENT NO 9237282
APP PUB NO 20140218577A1
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13938382

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According to one embodiment, a solid-state imaging device includes a pixel array and AD converting unit. In the AD converting unit, a plurality of AD converts are arranged in a horizontal direction. The pixel is configured by a small pixel group. The small pixel group is formed of a plurality of small pixels. The plurality of small pixels read out the signal charges. The small pixel group includes two or more small pixels having different optical sensitivities. The solid-state imaging device includes N AD converting units. N is the number of small pixel groups which are arranged in a vertical direction at every small pixel. N is an integer of 2 or higher.

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KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBAMINATO-KU TOKYO 105-0023

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Iizuka, Miho Kanagawa, JP 4 37
Kanemitsu, Shiroshi Kanagawa, JP 27 182
Nunokawa, Atsuhiko Kanagawa, JP 5 34
Sugiura, Kazuhide Kanagawa, JP 5 47

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