This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Commissariat a L'energie Atomique Et Aux Energies Alternatives. Active years: 2016-2022.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2016-2022
Title: The Innovative Contributions of Francois Boulard
Introduction
Francois Boulard is a notable inventor based in Grenoble, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of optoelectronics, holding a total of 6 patents. His work focuses on developing advanced photodetection devices and methods for manufacturing optoelectronic components.
Latest Patents
Francois Boulard's latest patents include a "Barrier photodetectors matrix with pixellation by local depletions." This innovative photodetection device features a pixel matrix where each pixel contains a barrier photodetector. The design incorporates an absorption layer, a barrier layer, a contact layer, and separation elements that define the pixels. These elements extend above the contact layer, creating depletion zones that inhibit the lateral movement of charge carriers.
Another significant patent is for a "Support for forming an optoelectronic component, optoelectronic component and method for manufacturing such a support and such a component." This invention outlines a method for creating a first support that includes a semiconductor layer and an alignment mark. The process involves forming an aperture in a cadmium-containing semiconductor layer, diffusing cadmium in a specific location, and employing cadmium-sensitive etching to enhance the etching of the cadmium-rich area.
Career Highlights
Francois Boulard is associated with the Commissariat à l'Énergie Atomique et aux Énergies Alternatives, a prominent research institution in France. His work has been instrumental in advancing the field of optoelectronics, particularly in the development of innovative photodetection technologies.
Collaborations
Francois has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Olivier Gravrand and Roch Espiau De Lamaestre. These partnerships have contributed to the success of his research and the development of his patents.
Conclusion
Francois Boulard's contributions to the field of optoelectronics through his innovative patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology. His work continues to influence the development of new photodetection devices and manufacturing methods.