Transpacitor

U.S. Patent Number: 5386120

Abstract: A film having a unique asymmetrical hysteresis, a method of making, and a method of using such a film in and/or as a device. An example describes a distinctive ferroelectric device as an infrared detector that operates at generally ambient conditions.

Inventors: Micheli; Adolph L. (Mt. Clemens, MI), Mantese; Joseph V. (Troy, MI), Schubring; Norman W. (Troy, MI), Catalan; Antonio B. (Sterling Heights, MI)

Assignee: General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI)

Application Number: 08/239,791

Issued: 1995-01-31

Expired: 2007-01-31

Classes: 250/338.2 ; 250/338.1

Field of search: 250/338.2,338.1,338.3,349

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