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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 22, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 08, 1999
Texas Instruments Incorporated, Dallas, TX (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for selectively heating a structure capable of absorbing heat radiations in the 0.5 to 2 micron range relative to an adjacent structure wherein a first structure capable of absorbing heat radiations in the 0.5 to 2 micron range is disposed adjacent a second structure much less capable of absorbing heat radiations in the 0.5 to 2 micron range. An unfocused heat source which provides a major portion of its heat energy in the range of from about 0.5&mgr; to about 2&mgr; relative to heat energy above 2&mgr; and below 0.5 micron directs heat concurrently to the first and second structures to heat the first structure to a temperature sufficiently high and much higher then the second structure to permit a predetermined function to be performed in conjunction with the first structure while maintaining the second structure below a predetermined temperature. The function is then performed. The heat source preferably comprises an unfocused tungsten halogen lamp.