Abstract:
A sensor includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a ferroelectric element that is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode and that has a ferroelectric film formed of a ferroelectric substance, and a detector configured to read an electric charge generated in the ferroelectric element. The detector performs reading by applying a first voltage for aligning polarization directions of the ferroelectric film and a second voltage for reversing polarization of at least part of the ferroelectric film whose polarization directions have been aligned.
Abstract:
A detecting element has an absorbing section where a temperature rises according to an amount of electromagnetic waves which are absorbed and a detecting section where characteristics change according to an amount of heat which is transmitted from the absorbing section. A method for manufacturing the detecting element includes: forming the detecting section on a substrate; forming a protective film which covers the detecting section; forming a hollow space portion in a region which overlaps with the detecting section of the substrate in a planar view after the forming of the protective film; and forming the absorbing section by applying a liquid body, which contains a material constituting the absorbing section, in a region on the protective film on an opposite side from the detection section, which overlaps with the detecting section in a planar view, and solidifying the liquid body after the forming of the hollow space portion.
Abstract:
A thermal sensor includes a first semi-transparent electrode; a second electrode; a thermally sensitive element positioned between the first and second electrodes; and a coupling layer positioned between the first electrode and the thermally sensitive element, wherein the thermally sensitive element is in electrical communication with the first electrode via the coupling layer and is in electrical communication with the second electrode. An optional second coupling layer may be positioned between the second electrode and the thermally sensitive element, wherein the thermally sensitive element is in electrical communication with the second electrode via the second coupling layer.
Abstract:
The invention is a device for detecting images formed by thermal infrared radiation. It uses a two dimensional array of thermally sensitive elements formed of material whose capacitance changes with temperature. Changes in capacitance of the detector elements are measured and used to form an electronic representation of the thermal infared image. The detector array can be fabricated using inexpensive materials and processes.
Abstract:
An infrared sensor includes a plurality of reference pixel units 2 arranged in a matrix pattern and series capacitor elements 14 provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the reference pixel units 2. The reference pixel units 2 each include an output line 30, a reference capacitor element 13 connected via a switching element 17 between the output line and the ground, and a plurality of infrared-detecting capacitor elements 12 connected via associated switching elements 16 between the output line 30 and the ground. Each series capacitor element 14 is connected to the associated output line 30.
Abstract:
A thin film pyroelectric imaging array fabricated as a Si wafer. A thin film of PbTiO.sub.3 is deposited on a thermally isolated bridge. The bridge suspends the PbTio.sub.3 sensor over a preferentially etched cavity in the Si wafer. Improved thermal isolation increases the responsivity of the sensor to incident radiation. The pyroelectric sensor formed can operate effectively at room temperature.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a detection circuit which can suppress negative influence of noises at current interruption to a pyroelectric current by preventing a current from constantly flowing in a source follower circuit in a pixel circuit, and a sensor device and an electronic device.SOLUTION: Detection circuits 1A, 1B, 1C include: a pyroelectric element 2; source follower circuits 3, 3A having transistors TN, TP1 in which a detection signal SD from the pyroelectric element is input into their gates; first switching elements 4, 4A for blocking a current flowing in the transistors; and a second switching element 5 for blocking between the pyroelectric element and the gates of the transistors. The second switching element 5 can block the connection between the pyroelectric element and the gates of the transistors before the first switching elements 4, 4A block the current flowing in the transistors TN, TP1.