Imaging system with 1-N Parallel channels, each channel has a programmable amplifier and ADC with serial controller linking and controlling the amplifiers and ADCs

摘要

An imaging system having an image sensor which is read out as a plurality of parallel image signals. A plurality of parallel image signal processing channels are provided to process said plurality of image signals. Each channel includes a programmable I/O station for receiving, storing, and transmitting data used in controlling the channel. A closed loop serial I/O transmission link serially connects the programmable I/O stations. A controller is connected to the link to control the transmission of data to one or more of said plurality of programmable I/O stations.