Imaging apparatus including analog-to-digital conversion circuits to convert analog signals into digital signals, imaging system including analog-to-digital conversion circuits to convert analog signals into digital signals, and imaging apparatus driving method

摘要

An imaging apparatus, driving method of the imaging apparatus, and an imaging system, are provided, wherein pixels output at least two image signals with different viable signal ranges, and the pixel signal with a larger signal range is converted to a digital signal during a first period, and the pixel signal with a smaller signal range is converted to a digital signal during a second period shorter than the first period.