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Pyroelectric detectors

US4317063A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 1979
Grant dateFeb 23, 1982
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Expiry dateOct 25, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J29/458
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reticulated pyroelectric target, for the detection of infra red radiation, comprising a plurality of closely packed islands of pyroelectric material separated by a plurality of relatively narrow grooves in which in order to physically strengthen the target the islands and grooves are so shaped that the grooves do not form a straight line over any appreciable portion of the target surface. Preferably the islands are hexagonal to provide a good packing density.

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