Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Patent
1994-06-28
1996-08-13
Hannaher, Constantine
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
2503381, 250353, G01J 508
Patent
active
055458963
ABSTRACT:
Optical immersion of a semiconductor photodetector to a plano-convex lens is obtained with a spring arranged to urge the photodetector to abut the lens. To facilitate alignment of the detector and the lens, the spring defines, in one embodiment, a convex surface to abut a substrate that carries the detector. In another embodiment, alignment is facilitated by a ball positioned between the spring and the substrate. Optical noise is reduced by a dielectric between the detector and the lens, with the dielectric thickness less than 1/10 of any radiation wavelength of interest.
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Bratt Peter R.
Nelson David R.
Denson-Low W. K.
Hannaher Constantine
Santa Barbara Research Center
Schubert W. C.
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