Pixel architecture for thermal imaging system

Details Pixel architecture for thermal imaging system Pixel architecture for thermal imaging system

2006-06-07

2008-07-22

Porta, David P. (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

Reexamination Certificate

active

07402803

ABSTRACT:
A thermally tunable pixel element includes a substrate; a thermally tunable filter island; a thermal absorption structure in direct thermal contact with and extending beyond the thermally tunable filter island; and a thermal isolation structure providing a thermally isolating path between the thermal absorption structure and the substrate.

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