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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 22, 2019
Filed:
Dec. 07, 2017
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Abstract
An image sensor includes a pixel array including a plurality of pixels, an analog-to-digital converter having a first counter for converting an analog signal into a digital signal, and an output buffer having a first memory. A first counter test result value generated as a test result for the first counter is stored in the first memory in a test mode. The output buffer outputs the first counter test result value from the first memory to an outside of the output buffer in response to a first selection signal. The output buffer further includes a reset logic circuit for resetting the first memory depending on whether the first counter test result value is output or not. The plurality of pixels generate the analog signal in response to incident light.