Patent ID: 6262417
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
An infrared bolometer comprising:an active matrix level including a substrate and a pair of connecting terminals;a support level provided with a pair of bridges and a pair of conduction lines, whereby each of the bridges is provided with an anchor portion, a leg portion and an elevated portion, the anchor portion being affixed to the active matrix level and the elevated portion being apart from the active matrix level, wherein the elevated portion of each of the bridges includes an inner part and an outer part, the inner part being cantilevered from the outer part;an absorption level including a bolometer element surrounded by an absorber; anda pair of posts positioned on top of the inner part of the bridge, each of the posts including an electrical conduit, wherein each ends of the bolometer element is electrically connected to the respecting connecting terminal through the respective conduit and the respective conduction line.