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Miniaturized photoacoustic spectrometer

US6344647B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1999
Grant dateFeb 5, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B26/001
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A miniaturized photoacoustic spectrometer made from a series of stacked substrates. An infrared source is formed in a first substrate. A filter is formed in a second substrate. A micro-trough is machined in a third substrate and a microphone is formed in a fourth substrate. A fifth substrate has a metallic deposit for reflecting light emitted by the infrared source. Resin sealing is provided between the substrates.

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