The basis for the outstanding versatility of the sCMOS image sensor is given by a new pixel and chip structure, which by a sophisticated combination and distribution of the signal pathways achieves to minimize the noise sources and to optimize the performance. For example the analog signal is simultaneously processed with different amplifications and each of the signals is converted by 11 bit A/D-converters into digital values. If necessary either a 16 bit value can be generated or 11 bit values can be faster transferred. Such that unwanted complex A/D-converters are avoided and still the high dynamic of the image sensor can be exploited.
