CA2368974C - Large area low mass ir pixel having tailored cross section - Google Patents

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CA2368974C
CA2368974C CA002368974A CA2368974A CA2368974C CA 2368974 C CA2368974 C CA 2368974C CA 002368974 A CA002368974 A CA 002368974A CA 2368974 A CA2368974 A CA 2368974A CA 2368974 C CA2368974 C CA 2368974C
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    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01J—MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY
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    • G01J5/10—Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors
    • G01J5/20—Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using resistors, thermistors or semiconductors sensitive to radiation, e.g. photoconductive devices
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    • G01J5/00—Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry
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    • G01J5/0225—Shape of the cavity itself or of elements contained in or suspended over the cavity
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