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Infrared radiation detector

  • US 4,556,796 A
  • Filed: 06/11/1984
  • Issued: 12/03/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An infrared radiation detector comprising:

  • a pyroelectric body having first and second opposite major surfaces;

    first and second electrodes arranged opposite one another on the first and second major surfaces, respectively, said first and second electrodes and a portion of the pyroelectric body therebetween forming a first pyroelectric detector element; and

    third and fourth electrodes arranged opposite one another on the first and second major surfaces, respectively, said third and fourth electrodes and a portion of the pyroelectric body therebetween forming a second pyroelectric detector element; and

    characterized in that;

    the first and fourth electrodes have extended portions which overlap each other at an edge of the pyroelectric body; and

    the detector further comprises edge connection means for electrically connecting the extended portions of the first and fourth electrodes.

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