Radiation sensor device and method

Details Radiation sensor device and method Radiation sensor device and method

2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Porta, David P (Department: 2884)

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

Infrared responsive

Reexamination Certificate

active

07897920

ABSTRACT:
An improved radiation sensor device includes a cap attached to an integrated circuit chip which has a radiation sensor on a surface with a cap spaced from and covering the radiation sensor; the cap and integrated circuit chip with radiation sensor are encapsulated in an encapsulant with a transparent portion of at least one of the cap and integrated circuit chip proximate the radiation sensor being exposed at the boundary of the encapsulant.

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