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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 2010
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2008
Yoshimitsu Ushimi, Moriyama, JP;
Naoko Aizawa, Yasu, JP;
Hiroyuki Fujino, Nagaokakyo, JP;
Hajime Yamada, Ishikawa-gun, JP;
Yoshimitsu Ushimi, Moriyama, JP;
Naoko Aizawa, Yasu, JP;
Hiroyuki Fujino, Nagaokakyo, JP;
Hajime Yamada, Ishikawa-gun, JP;
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Kyoto, JP;
Abstract
An infrared sensor includes a first substrate made of a thermoelectric conversion material and a second substrate. The first substrate is supported by posts made of an electrode material while being spaced apart from the second substrate. A sensing electrode and lead portions connected thereto are provided on the first substrate. The sensing electrode and the lead portions are covered with an infrared-absorbing film. The posts are connected to the lead portions, and external terminal connection electrodes are connected to the posts.