A snap-shot CMOS active pixel imager for low-noise, high-speed imaging

Design and performance of a 128/spl times/128 snap-shot imager implemented in a standard single-poly CMOS technology is presented. A new pixel design and clocking scheme allow the imager to provide high-quality images without motion artifacts at high shutter speeds (<75 /spl mu/sec, exposure), with low noise (<5 e/sup -/), immeasurable image lag, and excellent blooming protection.

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