Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Patent
1986-07-14
2000-09-05
Buczinski, Stephen C.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
257258, 257275, 257442, 257448, 343721, 343727, 343793, 2503384, G01J 500, H01Q 100, H01L 2980, H01L 3100
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ABSTRACT:
An infrared radiation detector device comprises a dipole antenna mounted on a substrate and connected through blocking contacts to a bandgap detector element. The dipole antenna has a length which is approximately one half the wavelength of the incident infrared radiation. The bandgap detector element has linear dimensions which are each substantially smaller than the wavelength of the detected radiation. A group of detector devices are combined to form an array which can produce a pixel signal for an image. Unlike conventional infrared radiation detectors, the disclosed detector device is capable of producing a usable output signal without the need for cooling below ambient temperature.
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Buczinski Stephen C.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Sadacca Stephen S.
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