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Light-receiving element, optical head using the same, and optical recording/reproducing apparatus using the same

US7826332B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 13, 2007
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/1815
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There are provided a light-receiving element for receiving light reflected from an optical recording medium, an optical head using the element, and an optical recording/reproducing apparatus using the element. In particular, the light-receiving element can be manufactured at low cost and in a simple manner and is configured to receive light from a short-wavelength laser source (having a wavelength of 402 nm to 413 nm). The light-receiving element includes a silicon substrate in which a light-receiving portion is formed; a circuit board for mounting the silicon substrate; at least one or more wires for electrically connecting the silicon substrate and the circuit board; a cover layer for covering the wires; and an exposed portion for exposing the light-receiving portion outside.

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