Patent ID: 6225629
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: G01J

Abstract:
A bolometer comprising:an active matrix level including a substrate and at least a pair of connecting terminals;a support level provided with at least a pair of bridges, each of the bridges including a conduction line, one end of the conduction line being electrically connected to the respective terminal;an absorption level including a stress balancing member formed at the bottom of an absorber and a bolometer element surrounded by the absorber, wherein the stress balancing member has a same shape as the bolometer element and is rotated 90.degree. with respect thereto; andat least a pair of posts being placed between the absorption level and the support level, each of the posts including an electrical conduit surrounded by an insulating material, wherein top end of the electrical conduit is electrically connected to the other end of the respective conduction line.