MICROMACHINED INFRARED SENSITIVE PIXEL AND INFRARED IMAGER

    公开(公告)号:WO2002043148A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-30

    申请号:PCT/US2001/043555

    申请日:2001-11-20

    Abstract: An infrared (IR) sensitive pixel (20) and an IR imager (100) including the same. According to one embodiment, the pixel includes a substrate assembly (24) having a cavity (26) defined by at least one sidewall (33) and a cantilevered beam (22) connected to the substrate assembly and disposed in the cavity. The cantilevered beam includes a first spring portion (28) and a first capacitor plate portion (30), wherein the first spring portion includes at least two materials having different coefficients of thermal expansion. The pixel further includes a second capacitor plate portion (30, 34), such that incident IR radiation causes the first spring portion of the cantilevered beam to move laterally relative to the sidewall, thereby creating a variable capacitance between the first capacitor plate portion of the cantilevered beam and the second capacitor plate portion.

    INTEGRATED CALORIMETRIC SPECTROMETER
    3.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED CALORIMETRIC SPECTROMETER 审中-公开
    一体化测光仪

    公开(公告)号:WO00054030A2

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-14

    申请号:PCT/US2000/006075

    申请日:2000-03-09

    CPC classification number: G01J3/36 G01J3/0259 G01J5/40 G01J5/601 G01N21/171

    Abstract: A micro-instrument for detecting a chemical is formed on a coin-sized semiconductor substrate. A waveguide is formed by a semiconductor layer disposed on the substrate. The waveguide semiconductor layer has a groove forming an entrance aperture for receiving polychromatic radiation. An infrared emitter is disposed in the groove for generating the polychromatic radiation. An array of micro-mechanical thermal detectors can be formed integrally with the substrate. Each of the thermal dectectors has a measurable characteristic physical parameter and each of the thermal detectors has a coating exhibiting a preferential adsorption of at least one chemical to be sensed. A self focusing reflection grating is formed integrally with the waveguide semiconductor layer for directing a monochromatic spectrum onto the array responsive to the polychromatic radiation, such that each of the thermal detectors receives different wavelengths of the monochromatic spectrum.

    Abstract translation: 在硬币尺寸的半导体衬底上形成用于检测化学品的微型仪器。 波导由设置在基板上的半导体层形成。 波导半导体层具有形成用于接收多色辐射的入口孔的凹槽。 红外发射器设置在凹槽中用于产生多色辐射。 微机械热检测器的阵列可与衬底一体地形成。 每个热检测器具有可测量的特征物理参数,并且每个热检测器具有表现出至少一种要被感测的化学物质的优先吸附的涂层。 自聚焦反射光栅与波导半导体层一体地形成,以响应于多色辐射将单色光谱引导到阵列上,使得每个热检测器接收不同波长的单色光谱。

    A THERMAL DETECTOR
    4.
    发明申请
    A THERMAL DETECTOR 审中-公开
    一个热探测器

    公开(公告)号:WO2007137995B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-20

    申请号:PCT/EP2007055068

    申请日:2007-05-24

    CPC classification number: G01J5/58 G01J5/40

    Abstract: A first object of the invention is a radiation detector comprising an energy absorber (203), for absorbing incident radiation (RAD) and thus undergoing a temperature increase; and optical readout means, for detecting said temperature increase; wherein said optical readout means comprises input coupling means (202) for coupling a light beam (2011) to said energy absorber (203) by exciting surface plasmons resonance, a surface plasmons resonance condition being dependent on the energy absorber (203) temperature, and wherein said energy absorber (203) is separated from said input coupling means (202) by a dielectric layer (2032). A second object of the invention is a micromechanical sensor comprising: a micromechanical oscillator and optical readout means (202) for detecting a displacement of said micromechanical oscillator; wherein said optical readout means comprise input coupling means (202) for coupling a light beam (2011) to a conductive surface (2031) by exciting surface plasmons resonance, a surface plasmons resonance condition being dependent on the displacement of said micromechanical oscillator.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的第一个目的是一种辐射探测器,其包括用于吸收入射辐射(RAD)并因此经历温度增加的能量吸收器(203) 和光学读出装置,用于检测所述温度升高; 其中所述光学读出装置包括用于通过激励表面等离子体激元共振(表面等离子体激元共振条件取决于能量吸收器(203)温度)将光束(2011)耦合到所述能量吸收器(203)的输入耦合装置(202) 其中所述能量吸收器(203)通过介电层(2032)与所述输入耦合装置(202)分离。 本发明的第二个目的是一种微机械传感器,包括:微机械振荡器和光学读出装置(202),用于检测所述微机械振荡器的位移; 其中所述光学读出装置包括用于通过激励表面等离子体激元共振而将光束(2011)耦合到导电表面(2031)的输入耦合装置(202),表面等离子体激元共振条件取决于所述微机械振荡器的位移。

    THERMAL DISPLACEMENT ELEMENT AND RADIATION DETECTOR USING THE ELEMENT
    5.
    发明申请
    THERMAL DISPLACEMENT ELEMENT AND RADIATION DETECTOR USING THE ELEMENT 审中-公开
    热位移元件和辐射探测器使用元件

    公开(公告)号:WO02021086A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-03-14

    申请号:PCT/JP2001/007608

    申请日:2001-09-03

    Abstract: A thermal displacement element, comprising a base and a supported part supported on the base, the supported part further comprising first and second displacement parts, a thermal separation part with high thermal resistance, and a radiation absorbing part receiving a radiation and converting the radiation into a heat, the first and second displacement parts each further comprising at least two layers of different types of substances with different coefficients of expansion overlapped with each other, wherein the first displacement part is mechanically continued to the base without passing the thermal separation part, the radiation absorbing part and the second displacement part is mechanically continued to the base through the thermal separation part and the first displacement part, the second displacement part is thermally connected to the radiation absorbing part, and a thermal radiation detector comprises the thermal displacement element and a displacement reading member fixed to the second displacement part of the thermal displacement element and used to obtain a specified variation produced in the second displacement part.

    Abstract translation: 一种热位移元件,包括基座和支撑在基座上的支撑部分,所述被支撑部分还包括第一和第二位移部分,具有高热阻的热分离部分,以及接收辐射并将辐射转换成辐射的辐射吸收部分 第一和第二位移部分每个还包括至少两层具有不同膨胀系数的不同类型的物质彼此重叠,其中第一位移部分机械地连续到基部而不通过热分离部分, 辐射吸收部分和第二位移部分通过热分离部分和第一位移部分机械地连接到基部,第二位移部分热连接到辐射吸收部分,并且热辐射检测器包括热位移元件和 位移读取构件固定到 e是热位移元件的第二位移部分,并用于获得在第二位移部分中产生的特定变化。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION USING ELECTRON PHOTOEMISSION IN A MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION USING ELECTRON PHOTOEMISSION IN A MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR 审中-公开
    微机电传感器中利用电子光度法检测电磁辐射的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO01020346A2

    公开(公告)日:2001-03-22

    申请号:PCT/US2000/025406

    申请日:2000-09-15

    CPC classification number: G01J5/40 H04N5/33

    Abstract: A micromechanical sensor and method for detecting electromagnetic radiation involve producing photoelectrons from a metal surface in contact with a semiconductor. The photoelectrons are extracted into the semiconductor, which causes photo-induced bending. The resulting bending is measured, and a signal corresponding to the measured bending is generated and processed. A plurality of individual micromechanical sensors can be arranged in a two-dimensional matrix for imaging applications.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种微机械传感器和检测涉及从与半导体接触的金属表面产生光电子的电磁辐射的方法。 这些光电子到达半导体引起光致弯曲效应。 测量得到的弯曲,并产生和处理与该测量相对应的信号。 几个单独的微机械传感器可以以用于成像应用的二维阵列布置来布置。

    BOLOMETER PIXEL TRIGGER
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2020252103A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-12-17

    申请号:PCT/US2020/037135

    申请日:2020-06-11

    Abstract: A bolometer pixel trigger array includes a substrate, an electrically conductive contact pad formed on the substrate, and bolometer formed on the substrate. The bolometer includes at least one thermally conductive trigger arm having a fixed end coupled to a portion of the bolometer and an electrically conductive free end configured to deflect with respect to the fixed end. At least one trigger arm establishes different operating states of the bolometer pixel trigger in response to the at least one trigger arm realizing different temperatures. The different operating states are configured to change an electrical connection between the at least one trigger arm and the contact pad.

    BOLOMETRE A DETECTION FREQUENTIELLE
    8.
    发明申请
    BOLOMETRE A DETECTION FREQUENTIELLE 审中-公开
    具有频率检测功能的BOLOMETER

    公开(公告)号:WO2012038524A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:PCT/EP2011/066564

    申请日:2011-09-23

    CPC classification number: G01J5/28 G01J5/02 G01J5/023 G01J5/40 G01J5/44 H01L31/18

    Abstract: Bolomètre (2) comportant au moins un microsystème ou nanosystème électromécanique, ledit microsystème ou nanosystème comportant un support (8) et une masse mobile (4) suspendue par des poutres (6) au dessus du support (8), ladite masse mobile formant un absorbeur d'un flux optique (F), des électrodes d'actionnement (12) destinées à mettre en vibration la masse mobile (4) et disposées latéralement par rapport à la masse mobile et des électrodes de détection (14) de la variation de la fréquence de vibration de ladite masse mobile (4) disposées latéralement par rapport à la mase mobile (4).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包括至少一个机电微系统或纳米系统的测辐射热计(2),所述微系统或纳米系统包括安装件(8)和悬挂在安装件(8)上方的梁(6)的可移动体(4),所述可移动 主体形成光流(F)吸收体,用于使可移动体(4)振动的致动电极(12),相对于可移动体横向布置;以及电极(14),用于检测所述可移动体的振动频率变化 主体(4),相对于可移动体(4)横向布置。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION USING ELECTRON PHOTOEMISSION IN A MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR
    10.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION USING ELECTRON PHOTOEMISSION IN A MICROMECHANICAL SENSOR 审中-公开
    用于在微机电传感器中使用电子照相检测电磁辐射的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO0120346A3

    公开(公告)日:2001-11-22

    申请号:PCT/US0025406

    申请日:2000-09-15

    CPC classification number: G01J5/40 H04N5/33

    Abstract: A micromechanical sensor and method for detecting electromagnetic radiation involve producing photoelectrons from a metal surface in contact with a semiconductor. The photoelectrons are extracted into the semiconductor, which causes photo-induced bending. The resulting bending is measured, and a signal corresponding to the measured bending is generated and processed. A plurality of individual micromechanical sensors can be arranged in a two-dimensional matrix for imaging applications.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测电磁辐射的微机械传感器和方法涉及从与半导体接触的金属表面产生光电子。 光电子被提取到半导体中,这引起光诱导的弯曲。 测量所得到的弯曲,产生并处理与所测量的弯曲相对应的信号。 可以将多个单独的微机械传感器布置在用于成像应用的二维矩阵中。

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