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Infrared detecting device and manufacturing method thereof

US8178844B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2009
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J5/023
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An infrared detecting device is provided that is capable of improving device characteristics thereof by narrowing the width of each beam portion. The infrared detecting device has an infrared detection portion having a thermoelectric transducing part formed over a semiconductor substrate via an air gap interposed therebetween, and the beam portions which are formed over the semiconductor substrate via the air gap interposed therebetween, support the infrared detection portion and electrically connect between the infrared detection portion and the semiconductor substrate, wherein each of the beam portions has an insulating material film and a conductive material layer exposed from the insulating material film to a side surface of each beam portion.

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