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Pyroelectric detector, pyroelectric detection device, and electronic instrument

US8258597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2011
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N15/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A pyroelectric detector includes a support member, a capacitor and a fixing part. The support member includes a first side and a second side opposite from the first side, with the first side facing a cavity. The capacitor includes a pyroelectric body between a first electrode and a second electrode such that an amount of polarization varies based on a temperature. The capacitor is mounted and supported on the second side of the support member with the first electrode being disposed on the second side of the support member. A thermal conductance of the first electrode is less than a thermal conductance of the second electrode. The fixing part supports the support member.

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