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A novel linear-logarithmic active pixel CMOS image sensor with wide dynamic range

Kuo, 2021

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297654114633936920
Author
Kuo K
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2021 IEEE International Midwest Symposium on Circuits and Systems (MWSCAS)

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Many image sensor applications require high dynamic range under both high and low illumination environments. Hence, a novel active pixel architecture is proposed using TSMC 0.18 μm 1P6M 1.8 V mixed signal processing. The proposed sensor differs from the linear …
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