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Variable gap devices

US4590507A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 1984
Grant dateMay 20, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 31, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N15/15

Abstract

A device having a selectively doped varying bandgap region with pyroelectric characteristics is described which is useful as a photodetector or temperature sensor. A plurality of selectively doped regions forming a superlattice may also be used. Ferroelectric devices are also described.

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