Microbolometers

Microbolometers: Fundamentals, Materials, and Recent Developments

Describes the fundamentals of microbolometers, their historic evolution, operational principles and material choices. It also explains the impact of materials on the processing and development of device characteristics. Sections address various aspects of optical properties and recommend models of properties of materials of interest for the fabrication of the uncooled microbolometers. In addition, the book presents two case studies, Honeywell and Texas Instruments, that focus on the design and manufacture of microbolometers. Finally, recent developments, applications, patents and future trends are presented. The chapter on patents will summarize the strengths and weaknesses of each of the technologies.

Note on Dedication Page

There is an error on the Dedication page, it should read: "To my sister, Math. G.Y. Premalatha, and my brother-in-law, the late Professor G.N. Yoganarasimhan, Professor of Water Resources Engineering and Management, for showing me the direction."

Additional Content

Describes the fundamentals of uncooled infrared detectors, operational principles and material approaches

Includes case studies based on Honeywell and Texas Instruments' work on microbolometers

Provides analyses of current patents with a look towards their strengths and weaknesses