Capacitive bolometer and method for detecting infrared radiation

Details Capacitive bolometer and method for detecting infrared radiation Capacitive bolometer and method for detecting infrared radiation

1988-09-12

1990-02-20

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

2503384, H01L 3702

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049028952

ABSTRACT:
The capacitive bolometer comprises a detection capacitor having a first-order phase transition ferroelectric material between two electrodes. The detection capacitor operates during a detection step and a subsequent readout step. During the detection step, a preselected electric field is applied to the detection capacitor to maximize its sensitivity to temperature. A second electric field is applied to the capacitor during the readout step in order to increase responsivity of the detection cell. The detection cells according to the invention can be assembled into disclosed detection arrays.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4080532 (1978-03-01), Hopper
patent: 4250384 (1981-02-01), Pulvari
patent: 4745278 (1988-05-01), Hanson

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