In the pixel portions of the CMOS image sensor, a plurality of unit cells
are arranged in the row and column directions at a predetermined pitch
respectively in a two-dimensional plain forming a matrix. Each unit cell
includes the first and second photodiodes PDa and PDb, the first and
second transfer transistors Ta and Tb for transferring the stored charges
of the photodiodes to their common floating junctions FJ, the reset
transistors R for resetting the potential of the floating junctions FJ,
the driver transistors D whose output potential is controlled by the
potential of the floating junctions FJ, and the address transistors A for
selectively driving the driver transistors D. With the arrangement of the
elements and wires in the pixel portions, the integration can be
increased and the resolution in the horizontal and vertical directions
can be improved.