Patent ID: 6046485
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: G01J,H01L

Abstract:
A microstructure for use as a pixel in a pixel array, comprising:a plurality of connection pads structurally connected to a substrate, the connection pads further providing electrical connection to a pixel control circuit on the substrate;a support structure structurally and electrically attached to the plurality of connection pads and extending from the connection pads, the support structure situated above the substrate and having a predetermined cross-sectional height;a thermally isolated area structurally and electrically attached to the support structure, the thermally isolated area also situated above the substrate and having the predetermined cross-sectional height; anda responsive area attached to the thermally isolated area and substantially filling the remainder of the pixel area, the fill area having a reduced cross-sectional height, wherein the reduced cross-sectional height is less than the predetermined cross-sectional height.