WO2006109683A1 - 光センサ、固体撮像装置、および固体撮像装置の動作方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an optical device such as an optical sensor and a solid-state imaging device, and an operation method thereof, and in particular, a CMOS-type or CCD-type two-dimensional or one-dimensional solid-state imaging device and an operating method of the solid-state imaging device.
- an optical device such as an optical sensor and a solid-state imaging device
- an operation method thereof and in particular, a CMOS-type or CCD-type two-dimensional or one-dimensional solid-state imaging device and an operating method of the solid-state imaging device.
- CMOS-type or CCD-type two-dimensional or one-dimensional solid-state imaging device and an operating method of the solid-state imaging device.
- CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
- CCD Charge Coupled Device
- the above-mentioned image sensor is desired to be further improved, and one of them is to widen the dynamic range.
- the dynamic range of image sensors used in the past is limited to, for example, about 3 to 4 digits (60 to 80 dB), and the dynamic range of 5 to 6 digits (100 to 120 dB) or more comparable to the naked eye or silver halide film. Realization of a high-quality image sensor with a high sensitivity is desired.
- Non-Patent Document 1 noise generated in floating diffusion adjacent to the photodiode of each pixel in order to achieve high sensitivity and high SZN ratio.
- a technology has been developed that suppresses noise by reading a signal and a signal obtained by adding an optical signal to the noise signal and taking the difference between the two.
- the dynamic range is about 80 dB or less, and it is desired to have a wider dynamic range.
- Patent Document 1 As shown in FIG. 19, a photodiode PD is provided with a high-sensitivity low-illuminance small-capacity C1 floating diffusion and a low-sensitivity high-illuminance large-capacity C2 floating diffusion.
- a technique for widening the dynamic range by connecting and outputting the output OUT1 on the low illuminance side and the output UT2 on the high illuminance side is disclosed.
- Patent Document 2 discloses a wide dynamic range technique in which the capacity CS of the floating diffusion FD is variable as shown in FIG.
- wide dynamic range is realized by performing imaging corresponding to the high illuminance side with a short exposure time and imaging corresponding to low illuminance with a long exposure time, and dividing it into two or more different exposure times. Technology is disclosed.
- Patent Document 3 and Non-Patent Document 2 as shown in FIG. 21, a transistor switch T is provided between the photodiode PD and the capacitor C, and the switch T is turned on in the first exposure period. Light signal charge is accumulated in both the photodiode PD and capacitor C, and in the second exposure time, the switch T is turned off, and in addition to the former accumulated charge, photocharge is accumulated in the photodiode PD, thereby wide dynamic range.
- a technique for disclosing is disclosed. In this example, if there is more light than saturation, excess charge is drained through the reset transistor R.
- Patent Document 4 discloses a technology that can cope with high-illuminance imaging by using a photodiode PD having a larger capacitance C than conventional ones. .
- Non-Patent Document 3 As shown in FIG. 23, the photocurrent signal from the photodiode PD is stored while logarithmic conversion is performed by a logarithmic conversion circuit configured by combining MOS transistors. And, a technique for widening the dynamic range by outputting is disclosed.
- Patent Document 1 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-134396
- Patent Document 2 JP 2000-165754 A
- Patent Document 3 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-77737
- Patent Document 4 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-90556
- Non-Patent Literature 1 S. Inoue et al., IEEE Workshop on C and Dsana Advanced image bensor 2001, pp.16-19.
- Non-Patent Document 2 Y. Muramatsu et al., IEEE Journal of Sold-state Circuits, Vol. 38, No. 1, 2003.
- Non-Patent Document 3 Journal of the Institute of Image Information and Television Engineers, Vol. 57, 2003.
- Patent Document 4 and Patent Document 3 described above can achieve a wide dynamic range so as to correspond to imaging on the high illuminance side, the sensitivity on the imaging on the low illuminance side is low. There is a problem that the image quality is impaired due to the low SZN ratio.
- an image sensor such as a CMOS image sensor
- the above is not limited to an image sensor in which pixels are arranged in a two-dimensional array. The same applies to a linear sensor in which pixels are arranged one-dimensionally and an optical sensor without a plurality of pixels.
- the present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a solid-state imaging device capable of wide dynamic range while maintaining high sensitivity and a high SZN ratio, and an operation method thereof. Is to provide.
- An optical sensor includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photoelectric charge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photoelectric charge, and the transfer transistor. And a plurality of storage capacitor elements that store photocharges overflowing from the photodiode during the storage operation.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photoelectric charge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photoelectric charge, and the transfer transistor.
- a plurality of pixels having a plurality of storage capacitor elements for storing photoelectric charges overflowing from the photodiode during storage operation are integrated in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photoelectric charge, and a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photoelectric charge.
- a storage capacitor element group including a plurality of storage capacitor elements including at least first and second storage capacitor elements that sequentially store photoelectric charges overflowing from the photodiode during the storage operation via the transfer transistor. It is characterized by being accumulated in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photoelectric charge, a transfer gate that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photoelectric charge, and is connected to the transfer gate.
- First storage gate a first storage capacitor element that stores photoelectric charges overflowing from the photodiode during storage operation via the transfer gate and the first storage gate, and the first storage capacitor element
- a plurality of pixels each having a second storage capacitor element connected via a second storage gate are stacked in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array.
- the plurality of storage capacitor elements are connected to each other via storage gate means.
- the pixel further includes a floating region to which the photocharge is transferred through the transfer transistor.
- the pixel further includes a floating region to which the photocharge is transferred through the transfer gate.
- the second storage capacitor element has a larger capacity than the first storage capacitor element.
- the plurality of storage capacitor elements may all have the same capacity.
- the solid-state imaging device of the present invention is preferably connected to at least one of the floating region or the first and second storage capacitor elements, and the first and second storage capacitor elements and The reset transistor for discharging the signal charge in the floating region and the signal charge in the floating region or the signal charge in the floating region and at least one of the first and second storage capacitor elements are read as voltages. And an amplifying transistor for selecting the pixel connected to the amplifying transistor.
- the solid-state imaging device of the present invention preferably includes a voltage signal obtained from one or more of the floating region, the first storage capacitor element, and the second storage capacitor element.
- the photocharge from the photodiode is transferred to the floating region, and at least one of the first storage gate and the second storage gate is turned on, and the floating region, the first storage capacitor
- the device further includes noise canceling means for taking a difference between the device and a voltage signal obtained from the photocharge transferred to one or more of the second storage capacitor devices.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate a photocharge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photocharge, and The floating region to which the photocharge is transferred through the transfer transistor, the first accumulation transistor connected to the transfer transistor, and the photocharge overflowing from the photodiode during the accumulation operation are transferred to the transfer transistor and the first transistor.
- the operation method of the solid-state imaging device is the above-described operation method of the solid-state imaging device, wherein the first and second accumulation transistors are stored before charge accumulation. Turning on, discharging the photocharges in the floating region and the first and second storage capacitor elements, and storing the pre-saturation charge among the photocharges generated in the photodiode in the photodiode, Storing a supersaturated charge overflowing from the photodiode in the floating region and the first storage capacitor element; turning off the first storage transistor; and discharging photocharge in the floating region; The transfer transistor is turned on to transfer the pre-saturation charge to the floating region, and the saturation signal indicating the voltage signal of the pre-saturation charge is transferred.
- Read out and about E reading the previous signal turns on the first storage transistor, a first supersaturation signal indicative of a voltage signal of the sum of the saturated charge overflowing from the Fotodaio de and the pre-saturation charge
- a first voltage signal indicating the sum of the pre-saturation charge, the supersaturated charge overflowing from the photodiode, and the oversaturated charge overflowing from the first storage capacitor element, with the second storage transistor turned on. And reading a supersaturation signal of 2.
- the operation method of the solid-state imaging device of the present invention at least one of the pre-saturation signal, the first oversaturation signal, and the second oversaturation signal is predetermined.
- the method further includes an output signal selection step of selecting by comparison with the reference voltage.
- the output signal selection step is performed.
- the pre-saturation signal is larger than a first reference voltage
- the first oversaturation signal is used as an output signal.
- the second oversaturation signal is selected as an output signal.
- an optical sensor includes a photodiode that receives light to generate a photocharge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photocharge, and the photosensor.
- An overflow gate connected to a diode, and a plurality of storage capacitor elements that store photoelectric charges overflowing from the photodiode during the storage operation through the overflow gate.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photocharge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photocharge, and A one-dimensional or two-dimensional array of pixels having an overflow gate connected to a photodiode and a plurality of storage capacitor elements that store photoelectric charges overflowing from the photodiode during storage operation via the overflow gate It is characterized by being accumulated in a plurality of shapes.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photoelectric charge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photoelectric charge, and the photodiode. And an overflow gate connected to the storage gate, and a plurality of storage capacitor elements including at least first and second storage capacitor elements that sequentially store photoelectric charges overflowing from the photodiode during the storage operation via the overflow gate.
- a plurality of pixels each having a capacitive element group integrated in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array. It is characterized by that.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photocharge, a transfer gate that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photocharge, and An overflow gate that is connected to a photodiode and transfers a photoelectric charge from the photodiode during an accumulation operation, a first accumulation gate connected to the overflow gate, and the photodiode during an accumulation operation via the overflow gate
- a first storage capacitor element that stores photoelectric charges overflowing from the first storage capacitor element, a second storage gate connected to the first storage capacitor element, and the first storage capacitor element via the second storage gate.
- a plurality of pixels each having a second storage capacitor element connected in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array.
- the overflow gate has a MOS type transistor or a junction type transistor.
- the plurality of storage capacitor elements are preferably connected to each other via a storage transistor.
- the pixel further includes a floating region to which the photocharge is transferred via the transfer transistor.
- the pixel further includes a floating region to which the photocharge is transferred through the transfer gate.
- the second storage capacitor element has a larger capacity than the first storage capacitor element.
- the plurality of storage capacitor elements all have the same capacity.
- the solid-state imaging device of the present invention is preferably connected to at least one of the floating region or the first and second storage capacitor elements, and the first and second storage capacitor elements and The reset transistor for discharging the signal charge in the floating region and the signal charge in the floating region or the signal charge in the floating region and at least one of the first and second storage capacitor elements are read as voltages.
- a solid-state imaging device includes a photodiode that receives light to generate photocharge, a transfer transistor that is connected to the photodiode and transfers the photocharge, and the transfer transistor.
- a second storage transistor connected between the floating region and the first storage capacitor element.
- a plurality of pixels having at least a two-dimensional array.
- an operation method of the solid-state imaging device is the above-described operation method of the solid-state imaging device, and before the charge accumulation, the first accumulation transistor and the second accumulation transistor.
- the method further includes an output signal selection step of selecting by comparison with the reference voltage.
- the output signal selection step power is output as the output signal when the pre-saturation signal is larger than the first reference voltage. And when the first oversaturation signal is greater than the second reference voltage, the second oversaturation signal is selected as an output signal.
- the solid-state imaging device of the present invention high sensitivity and a high SZN ratio are maintained in low-illuminance imaging using a photodiode that receives light to generate and store photocharges, and further, a plurality of storage capacitors are provided with photo By accumulating the photocharges overflowing from the diodes, it is possible to take images at high illuminance and achieve a wide dynamic range.
- FIG. 1 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of a solid-state imaging device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the solid-state imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic plan view of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the solid-state imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a main drive timing chart of the solid-state imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic potential diagram of the solid-state imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of photoelectric conversion characteristics of the solid-state imaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a drive timing chart of the solid-state imaging device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a schematic potential diagram of a solid-state imaging device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic sectional view of a solid-state imaging device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a drive timing chart of the solid-state imaging device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic potential diagram of a solid-state imaging device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15-1 is a schematic sectional view of a solid-state imaging device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15-2 is another schematic cross-sectional view of the solid-state imaging device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic plan view of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a solid-state imaging device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 18 is a graph showing photoelectric conversion characteristics of the solid-state imaging device according to Example 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 19 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to Patent Document 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to Patent Document 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 21 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to Patent Document 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 22 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to Patent Document 4 of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to Non-Patent Document 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 An equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG. 1, a schematic cross-sectional view is shown in FIG. 2, and a schematic plan view is shown in FIG.
- Each pixel receives a light through a photodiode PD1 that receives light and generates a photocharge, a transfer transistor T2 that transfers photocharge provided adjacent to the photodiode PD1, and a phototransistor through the transfer transistor T2.
- the floating diffusion FD3 connected to the diode PD1 and the first storage capacitor CSa4 and the second storage capacitor C Sb5 that store the photocharges overflowing from the photodiode PD1 during the exposure storage operation through the transfer transistor T2.
- a reset transistor R6 for discharging signal charges in the first storage capacitor CSa4, the second storage capacitor CSb5 and the floating diffusion FD3, and a floating diffusion.
- First storage transistor Ca7 provided between FD3 and first storage capacitor CSa4, first storage capacitor CSa4 and first storage capacitor CSa4
- the second storage transistor Cb8 provided between the two storage capacitors CSb5, the signal charge of the floating diffusion FD3 or the floating diffusion FD3 and the signal charge of the first storage capacitor CSa4 or the floating diffusion FD3 and the first
- the storage capacitor CSa4 and the second storage capacitor CSb5 are composed of an amplification transistor SF9 for reading out the signal charge as a voltage, and a selection transistor X10 that is connected to the amplification transistor and selects the pixel or pixel block. Has been.
- a plurality of pixels having the above-described configuration are integrated in a two-dimensional or one-dimensional array, and in each pixel, the transfer transistor T2 and the first storage are included.
- the gate electrodes of the product transistor Ca7, the second storage transistor Cb8, and the reset transistor R6 are connected to the driving line forces of ⁇ ⁇ 11, () Cal2, () Cbl3, and ⁇ R14, and the gate of the selection transistor X10
- a pixel selection line ⁇ X15 driven from the row shift register is connected to the electrode, and an output line OUT16 is connected to the output side source of the selection transistor X10, which is controlled and output by the column shift register.
- a p-well 21 is formed on a ⁇ -type silicon semiconductor substrate (n-sub) 20, and further, an n-type semiconductor region in the p-type well 21. 22 is formed, and a P + type semiconductor region 23 is formed on the surface layer.
- the pn junction forms a charge transfer embedded photodiode PD.
- N + type semiconductor region 24 is formed, and an n + type semiconductor region 25 and an n + type semiconductor region 26 are further formed at a predetermined distance from this region.
- the force of polysilicon or the like is obtained through a gate insulating film of force of silicon or the like on the upper surface of the p-type well 21.
- a transfer transistor T2 having a channel forming region on the surface layer of the p-type well 21 with the n-type semiconductor region 22 and the n + -type semiconductor region 24 as the source and drain is formed.
- a gate electrode having a force such as polysilicon is provided on the upper surface of the p-type well 21 via a gate insulating film having a force such as silicon oxide.
- a storage transistor Ca having a channel formation region on the surface layer of the p-type well 21 is formed, with the n + -type semiconductor region 24 and the n + -type semiconductor region 25 serving as the source and drain.
- a gate electrode made of polysilicon or the like is formed on the upper surface of the p-type well 21 via a gate insulating film such as silicon oxide.
- N + type semiconductor region 25 and n + type semiconductor region 26 are sourced
- a storage transistor Cb having a channel formation region on the surface layer of p-type well 21 is formed.
- the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor.
- a transfer transistor T2, a first storage capacitor CSa4, a second storage capacitor CSb5, a reset transistor R6, a first storage transistor Ca7, and a second transistor are disposed around a photodiode PD1.
- the region where the storage transistor Cb8, the amplification transistor SF9, and the selection transistor XI0 are formed is shown.
- the floating diffusion FD3 is provided in the vicinity of the transfer transistor T2 and the first storage capacitor CSa4.
- FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of the solid-state imaging device of the present embodiment.
- a row shift register 34, a column shift register 35, a signal and noise hold unit 36, and an output circuit 37 are provided in the periphery of the two-dimensionally arranged pixel array (30, 31, 32, 33).
- a pixel array of 2 pixels x 2 pixels is shown, but the number of pixels is not limited to this.
- Signals read out sequentially from each pixel are the noise signal Nl and the pre-saturated optical signal + noise signal (S1 + N1) that has been charge-voltage converted by the FD, and the charge voltage conversion by the noise signal N2 and FD + CSa.
- Noise removal by subtracting circuit S1 + N1) — Nl, (S1 + S2 + N2) — N2, (S1 + S2 + S3 + N3) — N3 operation, both random noise component and fixed pattern noise component Remove.
- the noise signal is temporarily stored in the frame memory, and then the noise is removed by the subtraction circuit. In this manner, noise-removed pre-saturation side signal S1 and supersaturation side signals Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 can be obtained.
- the subtraction circuit and the frame memory may be formed on the image sensor chip or may be formed as separate chips! /.
- FIG. 5 shows the main drive timing of the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment
- Fig. 6 shows the floating diffusion FD from the photodiode diode of the pixel and the second storage through the first storage capacitor. It is a schematic potential diagram of the product capacity! /.
- the first accumulation transistor Ca and the first accumulation transistor Cb are turned on, and the transfer transistor T and the reset transistor R are set off.
- the reset transistor R and transfer transistor T are turned on to reset the floating diffusion FD, the first storage capacitor CSa, and the second storage capacitor CSb (time t). Depleted.
- the signal charge stored in FD + CSa + CSb is distributed to FD + CSa and CSb according to the capacitance ratio.
- the signal distributed to FD + CS a is read as N2 (time t) 0
- N2 is also an amplification transistor
- SF threshold voltage variation is included as a fixed pattern noise component.
- the photocharge before the photodiode PD is saturated is accumulated in the photodiode PD, and the excess photocharge when the saturation is exceeded is the transfer transistor T and the first transistor It accumulates in the floating diffusion FD and the first storage capacitor CSa, superimposed on N2 via the storage transistor Ca.
- excess light charge when the light is irradiated and the saturation of the photodiode PD and the first storage capacitor CSa is exceeded also accumulates in the second storage capacitor CSb via the second storage transistor Cb.
- the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T, when the floating diffusion FD and the first storage capacitor CSa are saturated, excess charge returns to the photodiode PD side. It is efficiently transferred to the second storage capacitor CSb. This operation makes effective use of the photodiode PD power in a supersaturated state without throwing away the charge. In this way, the accumulation operation is performed by receiving light within the same period with the same photodiode PD for each pixel before and after saturation.
- the signal charge stored in FD + CSa are distributed according to the capacity ratio. Of these, the signal distributed to the floating diffusion FD is read as N1. At this time, the threshold voltage variation of the amplification transistor SF is also included in N1 as a fixed pattern noise component.
- the transfer transistor T is turned on, and the optical signal charge accumulated in the photodiode PD is completely transferred to the floating diffusion FD, superimposed on the signal N1, and read out as S1 + N1 (time t) 0 first storage transistor Ca is also turned on next (time t), the charge and CSa of FD
- the second storage transistor Cb is also turned on (time t), and the charge of FD + CSa and the charge stored in CSb are mixed.
- the reset transistor R is turned on to reset the floating diffusion FD, the first storage capacitor CSa, and the second storage capacitor CSb (time t). Repeat the above operation
- the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment operates.
- the expansion rate of the dynamic range is expressed as follows.
- the capacity of the FD is C
- the capacity of the first storage capacity CSa is C.
- the capacity of the second storage capacitor CSb is C
- (C + C + C) ZC and a CSb FD CSa CSb FD can be expressed simply.
- the effect of the clock feedthrough of the reset transistor R is received in the order of resetting FD, FD + CSa, FD + CSa + CSb, and the saturation signal S1 + is higher than the saturation voltage of the signal S1 before saturation. Since the saturation voltage of S2 becomes higher and the saturation signal of the oversaturated signal S1 + S2 + S3 becomes higher, the dynamic range expands at a higher ratio. In order to effectively expand the dynamic range without increasing the pixel size while maintaining a high photodiode aperture ratio, it is necessary to form a large storage capacitor with good area efficiency.
- the synthesis of the wide dynamic range signal consists of the noise-removed pre-saturation signal Sl, the first supersaturation signal (S 1 + S2), and the second supersaturation signal (S 1 + S2 + S3). This is achieved by selecting one of the signals.
- Figure 7 is a schematic photoelectric conversion characteristic diagram showing the signal selection for Sl, Sl + S2, and S1 + S2 + S3.
- Sl, Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 are selected by comparing the preset reference voltage of S1 and (S1 + S2) with the signal output voltage of S1, and (S1 + S2) and (S1 + S2 + S3) switching reference voltage and (S1 + S2) signal output voltage are compared, and S1 or S1 + S2 or S1 + S2 + S3! Realize by selecting.
- the switching reference voltage of S1 and (S1 + S2) and the switching reference voltage of (S1 + S2) and (S1 + S2 + S3) may be the same voltage.
- the switching reference voltage of S1 and (S1 + S2) and the switching reference voltage of (S1 + S2) and (S1 + S2 + S3) are shown as the same.
- This switching reference voltage is lower than the S1 saturation voltage and S1 + S2 saturation voltage so as not to be affected by variations in the saturation voltage of S1 and S1 + S2, and the oversaturation side signal S 1 + S at the switching point 2 (point A in Fig. 7) and S 1 + S 2 + S 3 (point B in Fig. 7) and the noise signal remaining after noise removal (point C in Fig.
- This S / N ratio is preferably 40 dB or more, more preferably 43 dB so that variations in luminance are not observed when the image obtained by the solid-state imaging device is viewed with the human eye. More preferably, it should be set to 46 dB or more.
- the first supersaturated signal S1 + S2 multiplies its gain by the (C + C) / C ratio.
- FD CSa FD can be adjusted to the gain of the pre-saturation side signal SI, and the second over-saturation side signal S1 + S2 + S3 is multiplied by (C + C + C) / C ratio before the saturation side Signal
- the signal charges on the pre-saturation side and the first supersaturation side are mixed to form the first supersaturation signal S1 + S2, so S1 + S2
- S1 + S2 At least the signal charge close to saturation of the pre-saturation side optical signal S1 exists, and the tolerance for noise components such as reset noise and dark current on the first supersaturation side is high.
- the signal S 1 + S2 + S3 on the second supersaturation side has a signal charge that is at least close to the saturation of the signal SI + S2 on the first supersaturation side, and reset noise on the second supersaturation side, The tolerance for noise components such as dark current increases.
- the signals N3 and N2 in the next field shown in Fig. 5 are The difference between S1 + S2 + S3 + N3 and N3 ((S1 + S2 + S3 + N3) —N3,) and the difference between S1 + S2 + N2 and N2 ((S1 + S2 + N 2) N2 ') and the fixed pattern noise component is also removed. It is possible to secure a sufficient SZN ratio even in the vicinity of the selection switching point. Therefore, a frame memory is not always necessary.
- the obtained signals (S 1 + S2) and (S 1 + S2 + S 3) can maintain a high SZN ratio and realize a sufficiently wide dynamic range on the high illuminance side.
- the solid-state imaging device normally uses a power supply voltage in addition to increasing the sensitivity on the high illuminance side without reducing the sensitivity on the low illuminance side to achieve a wide dynamic range. Since it is not raised from the range, it can cope with future miniaturization of image sensors. Element tracking is kept to a minimum and does not lead to an increase in pixel size.
- the accumulation time is not divided between the high illuminance side and the low illuminance side, that is, it is accumulated in the same accumulation time without straddling frames. Therefore, even when shooting a movie, the image quality will not deteriorate.
- the minimum signal of C + C is a signal from the supersaturated charge + photodiode PD.
- the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T.
- the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set to the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T.
- the above embodiment is a force using two storage capacitors Three or more storage capacitors Even if is used, it can be similarly configured and operated. Even when using three or more storage capacitors, the switching reference voltage is lower than the saturation voltage so as not to be affected by variations in the saturation voltage, and the signal-to-noise ratio SZN ratio at the switching point is kept high. It is sufficient to set a voltage that enables this. By using three or more storage capacities, it is possible to maintain a high SZN ratio and realize a sufficiently wide dynamic range expansion on the high illuminance side.
- the plurality of storage capacitors may all have the same capacity value or may be different. It is preferable that the storage capacity located farther away from the floating diffusion FD has a larger capacity value.
- the present embodiment is an embodiment based on another operation method of the solid-state imaging device according to the present embodiment according to the first embodiment.
- the configuration of the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment is the same as that of the solid-state imaging device of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS.
- the threshold voltage of the first storage transistor Ca and the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T.
- FIG. 8 is a main drive timing diagram of the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment
- FIG. 9 is a pixel in which the photodiode is connected to the floating diffusion FD, the first storage capacitor is changed to the second storage capacitor! It is a schematic potential diagram of a part.
- the first accumulation transistor Ca and the second accumulation transistor Cb are turned on, and the transfer transistor T and the reset transistor R are set off.
- the reset transistor scale and transfer transistor ⁇ ⁇ are turned on to reset the floating diffusion FD, the first storage capacitor CSa, and the second storage capacitor CSb (time t. At this time, the photo diode)
- the reset noise of FD + CSa + CSb captured immediately after the reset transistor R is turned off is read as N3 (time t ').
- the amplification signal SF is applied to the noise signal N3.
- Threshold voltage variation is included as a fixed pattern noise component.
- the second accumulation transistor Cb is turned off, the signal charge accumulated in FD + CSa + CSb is distributed to FD + CSa and CSb according to the capacitance ratio.
- the signal distributed to FD + CSa is read as N 2 (time t ').
- the threshold voltage variation of the amplification transistor SF is also applied to N2. Is included as a fixed pattern noise component.
- the signal charge stored in FD + CSa is distributed to FD and CSa according to the capacitance ratio.
- the signal distributed to the FD is read as N1 (time t ').
- the threshold voltage variation of the amplification transistor SF also varies at N1.
- the photocharge before the photodiode PD is saturated is accumulated in the photodiode PD and exceeds the saturation
- the excess photocharge at that time is superimposed on N1 via the transfer transistor T and accumulated in the floating diffusion FD.
- Excess charge when the photodiode PD and floating diffusion FD exceed saturation due to stronger light irradiation is superimposed on N2 via the first storage transistor Ca and stored in the first storage capacitor C Sa To do.
- the photodiode PD force is effectively utilized without throwing away the excess charge in the oversaturated state.
- the accumulation operation is performed by receiving light within the same period with the same photodiode PD for each pixel both before and after saturation.
- the selection transistor X and the transfer transistor T are turned on, and the optical signal charge accumulated in the photodiode PD is completely transferred to the floating diffusion FD and superimposed on the signal N1, and the signal is read as S1 + N1 ( Time t, then the first accumulation transistor
- the charge of D + CSa and the charge stored in CSb are mixed, and it is transmitted as S1 + S2 + S3 + N3 Read the number.
- the reset transistor R is turned on to reset the floating diffusion FD, the first storage capacitor CSa, and the second storage capacitor CSb (time t ′). The above movement
- the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment operates.
- the first storage transistor Ca and the second storage transistor Ca and the second storage transistor Cb have a threshold voltage lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor.
- the threshold voltage of the first storage transistor Ca and the second storage transistor Cb is made positive during the storage period so that the threshold voltage of the first storage transistor Cb is approximately the same as the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T, and the floating diffusion FD and the first If the storage capacity of CSa is saturated, it can be efficiently transferred to the second storage capacity CSb where excess charge does not return to the photodiode PD.
- the same effect as that shown in the first embodiment can be obtained, and the dynamic range can be widened sufficiently on the high illuminance side while maintaining a high SZN ratio.
- FIG. 10 shows an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to the present embodiment
- FIG. 11 shows a schematic cross-sectional view thereof.
- the schematic plan view is the same as FIG. 3 of the first embodiment.
- Each pixel receives a photo diode PD1 that generates light charges by receiving light, a transfer transistor T2 that transfers photo charges provided adjacent to the photodiode PD1, and a photo transistor via the transfer transistor T2.
- a floating diffusion FD3 connected to the diode PD1, and a first storage capacitor CSa4 and a second storage capacitor CSb 5 that store photocharges overflowing from the photodiode PD1 through the transfer transistor T2 during the exposure storage operation.
- Second storage transistor Cb8 floating diffusion FD3 signal charge or floating diffusion FD3 and first storage capacitor CSa4 signal charge or floating diffusion FD3
- the pixel includes a width transistor SF9 and a selection transistor X10 that is connected to the amplification transistor and selects the pixel or the pixel block.
- a plurality of pixels having the above-described configuration are integrated in a two-dimensional or one-dimensional array, and in each pixel, a transfer transistor T2 and a first accumulation transistor Ca7.
- the drive lines ⁇ 11, ⁇ 12, ⁇ 13, and ⁇ 14 are connected to the gate electrodes of the second storage transistor Cb8 and the reset transistor R6, and the selected transistors
- the pixel selection line ⁇ 15 which also drives the row shift register force, is in contact with the gate electrode of X10.
- the output line OUT16 is connected to the output side source of the selection transistor X10, and is controlled and output by the column shift register.
- the reset transistor R6 is the same as FIG. 2 of the first embodiment, except that the reset transistor R6 is connected to the n + semiconductor region serving as a floating diffusion instead of the first storage capacitor CSa4.
- the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T.
- the block diagram of the solid-state imaging device of the present embodiment is the same as that of FIG. 4 of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 12 shows the main drive timing diagram of the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment
- Fig. 13 shows the potential of the photodiode in the floating diffusion FD, the schematic potential diagram of the part from the first storage capacitor to the second storage capacitor. It is.
- the first accumulation transistor Ca and the second accumulation transistor Cb are turned on, and the transfer transistor T and the reset transistor R are set off.
- the reset transistor scale and transfer transistor ⁇ are turned on to reset the floating diffusion FD, the first storage capacitor CSa, and the second storage capacitor CSb (time t ′′).
- the signal N3 includes the threshold voltage variation of the amplification transistor SF as a fixed pattern noise component.
- F threshold voltage variation is included as a fixed pattern noise component.
- the photocharge before the photodiode PD is saturated is accumulated in the photodiode PD, and the excess photocharge when the saturation is exceeded is the transfer transistor T and the first accumulation transistor Ca. Is stored in the floating diffusion FD and the first storage capacitor CSa. In addition, excess photocharge when there is intense light irradiation and the saturation of the photodiode PD and the first storage capacitor CSa is accumulated in the second storage capacitor CSb via the second storage transistor Cb. Since the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T, when the floating diffusion FD and the first storage capacitor CSa are saturated, excess charge is generated on the photodiode PD side.
- This operation makes effective use of the overflowing charge from the photodiode PD in a supersaturated state without throwing it away. In this way, the accumulation operation is performed by receiving light within the same period with the same photodiode PD for each pixel before and after saturation.
- the signal to be read is read as N1 (time t "). At this time, the threshold value of the amplification transistor SF is also applied to N1.
- Voltage variation is included as a fixed pattern noise component.
- the transfer transistor ⁇ is turned on, and the optical signal charge accumulated in the photodiode PD is completely transferred to the floating diffusion FD and superimposed on the signal N1 (time t "), and the signal is read as S1 + N1 .
- the first storage transistor Ca is also turned on (time t ") and stored in the FD charge and CSa.
- the signal is read as S1 + S2 + N2.
- the second storage transistor Cb is also turned on (time t "), and the charge of FD + CSa and the charge stored in CSb are mixed.
- the solid-state image sensor Make.
- the dynamic range expansion ratio, the method of synthesizing the wide dynamic range signal, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment.
- the same effect as that shown in the first embodiment can be obtained, and the dynamic range can be widened sufficiently on the high illuminance side while maintaining a high SZN ratio.
- FIG. 14 shows an equivalent circuit diagram of one pixel of the solid-state imaging device according to this embodiment
- FIG. 15-1 and FIG. 15-2 show schematic sectional views
- FIG. 16 shows a schematic plan view.
- Each pixel has a photodiode PD1 that receives light to generate photocharges, a transfer transistor T2 that transfers photocharges provided adjacent to the photodiode PD1, and a phototransistor via the transfer transistor T2.
- a floating diffusion FD3 connected to the diode PD1, an overflow gate LOl 7 provided between the photodiode PD1 and the first storage capacitor CSa4, and overflowing from the photodiode PD1 during exposure storage operation Formed by connecting the first storage capacitor CSa4 and second storage capacitor CSb5 that store photocharges through the overflow gate L017 and the floating diffusion FD3.
- the floating diffusion FD3, the first storage capacitor CSa4, and the second storage capacitor C Floating reset transistor R6 for discharging signal charge in Sb5
- An amplification transistor SF9 for reading, and a selection transistor X10 provided to connect to the amplification transistor and for selecting the pixel block or the pixel block.
- the p + semiconductor region 18 is formed on the upper surface of the p-type wall 21.
- a junction transistor type overflow gate LO having the n + type semiconductor region 25 as the source and drain and the p + type semiconductor region 18 as the gate.
- the p + semiconductor region 18 is electrically connected to the p + type semiconductor region 23 and the p type well region 21.
- a plurality of pixels having the above-described configuration are integrated in a two-dimensional or one-dimensional array, and in each pixel, a transfer transistor T2 and a first accumulation transistor Ca7.
- the drive lines ⁇ 11, ⁇ 12, ⁇ 13, and ⁇ 14 are connected to the gate electrodes of the second storage transistor Cb8 and the reset transistor R6, and the selected transistors
- the pixel selection line ⁇ 15 which also drives the row shift register force, is in contact with the gate electrode of X10.
- the output line OUT16 is connected to the output side source of the selection transistor X10, and is controlled and output by the column shift register.
- the threshold voltage of the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T as in the first embodiment, and at the same time, the threshold voltage of the overflow gate LO. Is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T.
- the block diagram of the solid-state imaging device of the present embodiment is the same as that of FIG. 4 of the first embodiment.
- the second storage transistor Cb, the reset transistor R, and the selection transistor X are turned off, the photocharge before the photodiode PD is saturated is accumulated in the photodiode PD, and when the saturation is exceeded. Excess photocharge is stored in the first storage capacitor CSa via the overflow gate LO. In addition, excess photocharge when there is intense light irradiation and the saturation of the photodiode PD and the first storage capacitor CSa is accumulated in the second storage capacitor CSb via the second storage transistor Cb.
- the threshold voltage of the overflow gate LO and the second storage transistor Cb is set lower than the threshold voltage of the transfer transistor T, when the first storage capacitor CSa is saturated, excess charge is generated on the photodiode PD side. Efficiently transferred to the second storage capacity CSb without returning.
- This operation makes effective use of the overcharged state without throwing away the charge that overflows the photodiode PD power. In this way, the accumulation operation is performed by receiving light within the same period with the same photodiode PD for each pixel before and after saturation.
- the expansion ratio of the dynamic range, the synthesis method of the wide dynamic range signal, and the like are the same as in the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the same effect as that shown in the first embodiment can be obtained, and the dynamic range can be widened sufficiently on the high illuminance side while maintaining a high SZN ratio.
- the present embodiment is an embodiment based on another block diagram and an operation method of the solid-state imaging device according to the first to fourth embodiments.
- the configuration of the pixels of the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment is the same as that of the solid-state imaging device described in the fourth embodiment by the first force.
- FIG. 17 shows a block diagram of the solid-state imaging device of the present embodiment.
- a row shift register 34, a column shift register 35, vertical signal lines 38 and 38 ', a horizontal signal line 39, and an output circuit 37 are provided at the periphery of the two-dimensionally arranged pixel array (30, 31, 32, 33). Yes.
- a pixel array of 2 pixels x 2 pixels is shown! /, But the number of pixels is not limited to this! ,.
- Each pixel power The signal that is sequentially read out is the noise signal Nl, and the pre-saturated light signal + noise signal S1 + N1 and the charge signal converted by the FD, and the charge voltage conversion by the noise signal N2, FD + CSa Pre-saturation and post-saturation summed optical signal + noise signal Sl + S2 + N2, noise signal N3, FD + CSa + CSb charge-voltage converted pre-saturation and post-saturation summed optical signal + noise signal S1 + S2 + S3 + N3.
- These output signals are read out by selecting the vertical signal lines 38 and 38 ′, the horizontal signal line 39 and the output circuit 39 in dot order from each pixel by the row shift register 34 and the column shift register 35.
- the noise signal is temporarily stored in the frame memory in response to the case where one or more of the noise signals Nl, N2, and N3 are read out immediately after accumulation starts, and then the noise is removed by the subtractor circuit.
- noise-removed pre-saturation side signal S1 and supersaturation side signals Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 can be obtained.
- the subtraction circuit and the frame memory may be formed on the image sensor chip or may be formed as separate chips. In the solid-state imaging device of this embodiment, the readout circuit system is simplified.
- the pixel size is 20 um square
- the floating diffusion capacitor C 3.4 fF
- the first storage capacitor CSa 73 fF
- the second storage capacitor CSb 370
- a solid-state image sensor with OfF was created, and its photoelectric conversion characteristics and dynamic range characteristics were obtained.
- Each storage capacitor consists of a MOS capacitor and a polysilicon capacitor.
- FIG. 18 shows the photoelectric conversion characteristics of this example.
- the saturation signal voltages of signals Sl, Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 are 500mV, 1000mV and 1200mV, respectively.
- the residual noise voltage remaining in Sl, Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 after noise removal is equal to 0.09 mV.
- the switching voltage to S1 force and S1 + S2, and the switching voltage to S1 + S2 force and S1 + S2 + S3 were set lower than their respective saturation voltages, and were 400mV and 900mV.
- the SZN ratio between the SI + S2 signal, S1 + S2 + S3 signal and residual noise at each switching point is 46 dB, and a solid-state image sensor with high-quality performance can be realized. Yes.
- a trench type storage capacitor element is applied, the pixel size is 10 ⁇ m square, the floating diffusion capacitor C is 3.4 fF, and the first storage capacitor CSa
- a solid-state image sensor with 148 fF and a second storage capacity of CSb 15 pF was created, and its photoelectric conversion characteristics and dynamic range characteristics were determined.
- the saturation signal voltages of the signals Sl, Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 are 500mV, lOOOmV and 1200mV, respectively.
- the remaining residual noise voltages are all equal to 0.09 mV.
- the switching voltage from 31 to 31 + 32 and the switching voltage from S1 + S2 to S1 + S2 + S3 were set lower than their respective saturation voltages and were set to 400 mV and 900 mV.
- the SZN ratio between SI + S2 signal, S1 + S2 + S3 signal and residual noise at each switching point is 40dB, and a solid-state image sensor with high image quality performance can be realized. Yes.
- the dynamic ranges of Sl, Sl + S2, S1 + S2 + S3 are 75dB and 114dB, respectively. 175dB can be realized.
- a sufficiently wide dynamic range can be realized on the high illuminance side while maintaining a high SZN ratio.
- the present invention is not limited to the above description.
- the solid-state imaging device is described.
- the present invention is not limited to this, and a line sensor in which the pixels of each solid-state imaging device are arranged in a straight line, or the pixels of each solid-state imaging device are left alone.
- the optical sensor obtained by configuring can achieve a wide dynamic range, high sensitivity, and a high S ZN ratio that have not been obtained in the past.
- the shape of the storage capacitor such as the MOS capacitor, the polysilicon-polysilicon capacitor, and the DRAM memory storage capacitor.
- This method can be adopted.
- As a solid-state imaging device it can be applied to a CCD as well as a CMOS image sensor.
- various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the embodiment, the case where signal charges are stored in the first and second storage capacitors has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a configuration in which signal charges are stored in multistage storage capacitors.
- the solid-state imaging device of the present invention can be applied to an image sensor in which a wide dynamic range is desired, such as a digital camera, a mobile phone with a camera, a surveillance camera, and an in-vehicle camera.
- the operation method of the solid-state imaging device of the present invention can be applied to the operation method of an image sensor for which a wide dynamic range is desired.
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