A Multi-Resolution Mode CMOS Image Sensor with a Novel Two-Step Single-Slope ADC for Intelligent Surveillance Systems.
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SUBMITTER: Kim D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5539649 | biostudies-other | 2017 Jun
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