Abstract: An A-to-D converter system having programmed reference signal levels using only supply signal provided by a power supply is disclosed. The converter system includes a comparator configured to provide comparison of an analog input signal with an adjustable reference level. The converter system also includes a logic circuit and an adjustable capacitor.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 27, 2001
Publication date:
July 4, 2002
Applicant:
Photobit Corporation, a Delaware Corporation
Inventors:
Alexander I. Krymski, Kwang-Bo Austin Cho
Abstract: A sampling and readout system including a cascaded stage charge amplifier samples, amplifies, and outputs pixel sensor data from an array of pixel sensors. The charge amplifier divides the gain into several gain stages. Each gain stage amplifies the pixel sensor data.