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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2011
Seong Hyung Park, Seoul, KR;
Woon IL Choi, Seoul, KR;
Seung Hoon SA, Seoul, KR;
Cheong Yong Park, Seoul, KR;
Dong Gyu Lee, Seoul, KR;
Hyun Jong Ji, Seoul, KR;
Seong Hyung Park, Seoul, KR;
Woon Il Choi, Seoul, KR;
Seung Hoon Sa, Seoul, KR;
Cheong Yong Park, Seoul, KR;
Dong Gyu Lee, Seoul, KR;
Hyun Jong Ji, Seoul, KR;
LG INNOTEK CO., LTD., Seoul, KR;
Abstract
Provided are a pixel, a pixel array, and an image sensor including the pixel array. The pixel includes a photoelectric converter, a capacitor, a variable capacitor, and a switching element. The capacitor accumulates electric charges converted by the photoelectric converter. The variable capacitor is connected to the capacitor, and has capacitance varied according to a potential of the capacitor. The switching element outputs the potential of the capacitor.