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Optical detection method and optical MEMS detector, and method for making MEMS detector

US8368005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2009
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01P15/0802
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses an optical MEMS detector, comprising: a substrate; at least one photo diode in a region within the substrate; an isolation wall above the substrate and surrounding the photo diode region; and at least one movable part having an opening for light to pass through and reach the photo diode, wherein when the at least one movable part is moved, an amount of light reaching the photo diode is changed.

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