An adaptive CMOS imager with time-based compressive active-pixel response

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Abstract

This paper presents an alternative to a logarithmic response CMOS imager that utilizes an in-pixel, time-based compressive map for capturing scenes with wide dynamic range. The imager employs a correlated double sampling technique that significantly reduces the effects of parasitic capacitance and mismatch in active-pixel circuits. An on-line adaptation technique that adjusts the parameter of the compressive map compensates for variable illumination conditions across different scenes, achieving large dynamic range. The proposed pixel architecture and algorithm have been implemented with relatively few transistors and with a fill factor of 17%. An imager consisting of an array of 110 × 80 pixels has been designed and fabricated using a 0.5 μm CMOS process. Simulation and preliminary testing results demonstrate the functionality of the imager to adapt its response under different illumination conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISCAS 2006
Subtitle of host publication2006 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, Proceedings
Pages205-208
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2006
EventISCAS 2006: 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems - Kos, Greece
Duration: May 21 2006May 24 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)0271-4310

Conference

ConferenceISCAS 2006: 2006 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
Country/TerritoryGreece
CityKos
Period05/21/0605/24/06

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