Thermal isolation structure for hybrid thermal detectors

Details Thermal isolation structure for hybrid thermal detectors Thermal isolation structure for hybrid thermal detectors

1994-04-29

1995-06-20

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Infrared-to-visible imaging

Including detector array

2503383, H04N 533

Patent

active

054263034

ABSTRACT:
A thermal detection system (10, 110, 210) includes a focal plane array (20, 120, 220), a thermal isolation structure (40, 140, 240), and an integrated circuit substrate (60, 160, 260). The focal plane array (20, 120, 220) includes a plurality of thermal sensors (30, 130, 230). The thermal isolation structure (40, 140, 240) includes mesa-type formations (44, 146, 148, 244) and bridge structures (42, 142, 144, 242) that provide thermal isolation, signal transport, and structural support of the focal plane array (20, 120, 220) when mounted on the integrated circuit substrate (60, 160, 260). Thermal detection system (10) includes an infrared absorber and common electrode assembly (22) which provides a bias voltage to all thermal sensors (30). Thermal detection system (110) has a plurality of electrically isolated thermal sensors (130), each thermal sensor (130) is supported by bridge structures (142, 144), which provide a bias voltage to and receive a signal voltage from the thermal sensor (130). Thermal detection system ( 220) has a plurality of electrically isolated thermal sensors (230), each thermal sensor (230) is electrically coupled to a pair of leads (246, 247), which are supported by a reinforcing layer (245). Bridge structures (42, 142, 144, 242) may be formed from a low thermal conductivity and adequate electrical conductivity material, such as silicon monoxide and chromium or other selected cermets.

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