Microbolometer contact systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9658111
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14709383

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Systems and methods are directed to contacts for an infrared detector. For example, an infrared imaging device includes a substrate having a first metal layer and an infrared detector array coupled to the substrate via a plurality of contacts. Each contact includes for an embodiment a plurality of metal studs each having a first end and a second end and each disposed between the first metal layer and a second metal layer, wherein the first end of each metal stud is disposed on a portion of the first metal layer that is at least partially on the surface of the substrate.

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TELEDYNE FLIR LLC1049 CAMINO DOS RIOS THOUSAND OAKS CA 91360

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Franklin, Patrick Santa Barbara, US 9 26
Kurth, Eric A Santa Barbara, US 64 1206

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