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Schottky barrier infrared detector and process
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1982-12-07
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2002-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A Schottky barrier diode formed of iridium-silicon material having a frequency response encompassing the 3.0 to 5.0 micrometer infrared band. The bandwidth, uniformity of response and silicon base material of such diodes renders them ideally suited for use in large scale focal plane arrays associated with infrared cameras.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul W. Pellegrini
- 👤 Charlotte E. Ludington
- 👤 Aleksandar Golubovic
- 👤 Melanie M. Weeks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:30
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10D; H10D64/00; H10D64/60; H10D64/64; H10F; H10F30/00; H10F30/20; H10F30/21; H10F30/22; H10F30/227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A Schottky barrier infrared photovoltaic detector wherein the operation of said detector in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is by internal photoemission of holes over an electrical barrier, said detector comprising: a silicon substrate having a first and an opposed second surface; a layer of iridium silicide formed on said first surface of said substrate; and first and second contact means for making ohmic contact with said layer of iridium silicide and with said silicon substrate respectively; said silicon substrate comprising a wafer of p-type silicon material having an impurity concentration level not exceeding 10 16 /cm 3 .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A Schottky barrier infrared photovoltaic detector wherein the operation of said detector in the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum is by internal photoemission of holes over an electrical barrier, said detector comprising: a silicon substrate having a first and an opposed second surface; a layer of iridium silicide formed on said first surface of said substrate; and first and second contact means for making ohmic contact with said layer of iridium silicide and with said silicon substrate respectively; said silicon substrate comprising a wafer of p-type silicon material having an impurity concentration level not exceeding 10 16 /cm 3 .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The Schottky barrier photovoltaic detector of claim 1 wherein said first and second contact means are each formed of aluminum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
The Schottky barrier photovoltaic detector of claim 2 and further comprising a guard ring implanted in said silicon substrate, said guard ring surrounding the periphery of said iridium silicide layer to block surface currents formed on said substrate and to eliminate edge effects.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The Schottky barrier photovoltaic detector of claim 3 wherein said guard ring is formed of n-type dopant material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The Schottky barrier photovoltaic detector of claim 4 wherein said n-type dopant material is arsenic.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |