Filter unit
By placing the wiring substrate in the recess of the support in the filter unit and electrically connecting it with the Fabry-Perot interference filter, the thinning and side electrical connection problems of the filter unit in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter are solved, and the effect suitable for narrow area configuration and high-precision positioning is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380082608.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-12-01
- Filing Date
- 2023-10-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing filter units are difficult to thin in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter and are difficult to electrically connect on the side, resulting in unsuitable configurations in narrow areas.
A filter unit structure is designed, in which the wiring substrate is arranged in the recess of the support body and is electrically connected to the Fabry-Perot interference filter, and is packaged through the support body, the light transmission member and the adhesive member to ensure that the Fabry-Perot interference filter is thinner in the optical axis direction and can be electrically connected from the side.
The thinning and side electrical connection of the filter unit in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter is realized, which is suitable for narrow areas, improves positioning accuracy and stability, and protects the filter from moisture or particles.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a filter unit including a Fabry - Perot interference filter. Background Art
[0002] In order to configure a filter unit using a Fabry - Perot interference filter including a pair of mirror portions with variable distances from each other, the following structure is considered. That is, it is a structure including a CAN package having a header and a lid, a wiring substrate disposed on the header within the CAN package, a Fabry - Perot interference filter disposed on the wiring substrate within the CAN package, and a plurality of pins penetrating the header (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).
[0003] Prior Art Documents
[0004] Patent Documents
[0005] Patent Document 1: U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2017 / 0350760 Summary of the Invention
[0006] Technical Problem to be Solved by the Invention
[0007] However, in the filter unit to which the above structure is applied, it is difficult to thin the filter unit in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter (i.e., the direction in which the pair of mirror portions face each other), and it is also difficult to perform electrical connection from the side with respect to the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter. Therefore, there is a technical problem that it is not suitable for being disposed in a region narrow in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter (for example, the region between lenses in a lens barrel).
[0008] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a filter unit suitable for being disposed in a region narrow in the optical axis direction of a Fabry - Perot interference filter.
[0009] Means for Solving the Technical Problem
[0010] A filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure is [1] "a filter unit including: a support having a light - passing portion; a Fabry - Perot interference filter including a pair of mirror portions facing each other in a first direction and having variable distances from each other, and disposed on the support so as to overlap the light - passing portion when viewed from the first direction; and a wiring substrate disposed on the support so as not to overlap the Fabry - Perot interference filter when viewed from the first direction and electrically connected to the Fabry - Perot interference filter, and a recess is formed in the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the recess reaches the outer edge of the support when viewed from the first direction, and the wiring substrate is disposed in the recess".
[0011] In the filter unit described in the above [1], when viewed from the first direction, the wiring substrate does not overlap with the Fabry-Perot interference filter on the support body, and is disposed within a recess formed in the support body with the first direction as the depth direction. Thereby, it is possible to thin the filter unit in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter (i.e., the direction in which the pair of mirror portions face each other), that is, the first direction. In addition, the recess in which the wiring substrate is disposed reaches the outer edge of the support body when viewed from the first direction. Thereby, electrical connection can be performed from the side with respect to the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter, that is, the first direction. Therefore, the filter unit described in the above [1] is suitable for being disposed in a region narrow in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter.
[0012] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be [2] "the filter unit according to the above [1], wherein, when viewed from the first direction, the Fabry-Perot interference filter is located at the center of the support body". According to the filter unit described in this [2], even when an external force acts on the support body from the side with respect to the first direction, it is possible to suppress the external force from reaching the Fabry-Perot interference filter. In addition, for example, by fitting the support body inside a cylindrical body such as a lens barrel, the Fabry-Perot interference filter can be disposed on the center line of the cylindrical body.
[0013] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be [3] "the filter unit according to the above [2], wherein, when viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the support body has a circular shape". According to the filter unit described in this [3], even when an external force acts on the support body from the side with respect to the first direction, it is possible to suppress the external force from reaching the Fabry-Perot interference filter with good balance. In addition, for example, when the cylindrical body is cylindrical, the Fabry-Perot interference filter can be easily and highly accurately disposed on the center line of the cylindrical body.
[0014] A filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "[4] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to [3] above, wherein, on the support, other recesses are formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, and the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, and when viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter and the inner edge of the other recess are each rectangular". According to the filter unit described in [4], since the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recess formed on the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the filter unit can be made thinner in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter, i.e., the first direction. In addition, when viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter and the inner edge of the other recess are each rectangular, so that the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter relative to the support can be easily and accurately performed.
[0015] A filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "[5] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to [4] above, wherein the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed on the first mounting surface of the support, and the wiring substrate is disposed on the second mounting surface of the support, and the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are in the same plane". According to the filter unit described in [5], the filter unit can be made thinner in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter, i.e., the first direction.
[0016] A filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "[6] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to [5] above, wherein, on the support, other recesses are formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, and the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, and the support further includes a partition portion disposed between the recess and the other recess". According to the filter unit described in [6], since the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recess formed on the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the filter unit can be made thinner in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter, i.e., the first direction. Thus, with the partition portion as a reference, the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter and the wiring substrate relative to the support can be more easily and accurately performed.
[0017] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "[7] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to [6] above, further comprising: a light transmissive member and an adhesive member. On the support, another recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion. The Fabry-Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recess. The light transmissive member at least covers the opening of the other recess. The adhesive member is disposed between the wiring substrate and the support and between the wiring substrate and the light transmissive member". According to the filter unit described in [7], an increase in the thickness in the first direction, which is the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter, can be suppressed, and a package for housing the Fabry-Perot interference filter is constituted by the support, the wiring substrate, the light transmissive member, and the adhesive member. Thus, the Fabry-Perot interference filter can be protected from the influence of moisture, particles, or the like.
[0018] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "[8] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to [7] above, wherein, on the support, another recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion. The Fabry-Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recess. When viewed from the first direction, the distance from the inner edge of the other recess to the outer edge of the support in one direction is greater than the width of the Fabry-Perot interference filter in the one direction". According to the filter unit described in [8], since the Fabry-Perot interference filter is disposed in another recess formed in the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the filter unit can be made thinner in the first direction, which is the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter. In addition, when viewed from the first direction, the distance from the inner edge of the other recess to the outer edge of the support in one direction is greater than the width of the Fabry-Perot interference filter in the one direction, so even if an external force acts on the support from the side with respect to the first direction, the external force can be suppressed from reaching the Fabry-Perot interference filter.
[0019] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "[9] The filter unit according to any one of the above [1] to [8], wherein on the support, other recesses are formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, the Fabry-Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, the light passing portion is an opening formed in the support, and when viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the Fabry-Perot interference filter has a rectangular shape, and when viewed from the first direction, the distance from the outer edge of the Fabry-Perot interference filter to the outer edge of the support in the direction perpendicular to one side of the outer edge of the Fabry-Perot interference filter is greater than the length of the diagonal of the outer edge of the Fabry-Perot interference filter, and when viewed from the first direction, the width of the opening is smaller than the width of the Fabry-Perot interference filter in the direction perpendicular to the one side". According to the filter unit described in [9], since the Fabry-Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses formed in the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the filter unit can be made thinner in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter, that is, the first direction. Thus, when viewed from the first direction, the opening becomes very small compared to the support, so that stray light incident on the Fabry-Perot interference filter can be suppressed.
[0020] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "
[10] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to [9] above, wherein on the support, other recesses are formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, the recess and the other recesses are arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recess, if the width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter in a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction is set as Wf, the width of the wiring substrate in the third direction is set as Ws, the width of the other recess in the third direction is set as W1, and the width of the recess in the third direction is set as W2, then the relationship of "Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2" or the relationship of "Ws ≤ W2 < Wf ≤ W1" holds". According to the filter unit described in
[10] , since the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recess formed on the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the filter unit can be made thinner in the first direction, which is the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter. Thus, since the width W1 of the other recess and the width W2 of the recess are different from each other, the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter and the wiring substrate with respect to the support can be easily and accurately performed with reference to the boundary portion between the other recess and the recess (for example, a mechanical positioning portion or a reference coordinate). In addition, compared with the case where the smaller width of the width W1 of the other recess and the width W2 of the recess is adjusted to be the same as the larger width, the strength of the support can be ensured. Further, when the relationship of "Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2" holds, even if an external force acts on the wiring substrate from the side with respect to the first direction, the external force can be released from the boundary portion between the first recess and the second recess to the support, and the external force can be prevented from affecting the Fabry - Perot interference filter. On the other hand, when the relationship of "Ws ≤ W2 < Wf ≤ W1" holds, stray light can be prevented from entering the Fabry - Perot interference filter through the second recess in which the wiring substrate is disposed.
[0021] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "
[11] The filter unit according to
[10] above, wherein the relationship of "Wf = W1" holds". According to the filter unit described in
[11] , the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter with respect to the support can be performed more easily and with higher accuracy.
[0022] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "
[12] The filter unit according to
[10] or
[11] above, wherein the relationship of "Ws = W2" holds". According to the filter unit described in
[12] , the positioning of the wiring substrate with respect to the support can be performed more easily and with higher accuracy.
[0023] The filter unit according to one aspect of the present disclosure may also be "
[13] The filter unit according to any one of [1] to
[12] above, wherein, on the support, other recesses are formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, and through - holes opening on the inner surface of the recess and the outer surface of the support are formed on the support". In the filter unit according to this
[13] , since the Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in other recesses formed on the support with the first direction as the depth direction, the filter unit can be made thinner in the first direction, which is the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter. In addition, for example, when manufacturing the filter unit, even if gas is generated in the other recesses in a state where the openings of the other recesses are covered by some members, the gas can escape to the outside from the through - holes.
[0024] Advantages of the Invention
[0025] According to the present disclosure, a filter unit suitable for being disposed in a region narrow in the optical axis direction of a Fabry - Perot interference filter can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a Fabry - Perot interference filter included in a filter unit of an embodiment.
[0027] Figure 2 is along Figure 1 a cross - sectional view of the Fabry - Perot interference filter taken along line II - II shown.
[0028] Figure 3 is a top view of a filter unit of an embodiment.
[0029] Figure 4 is along Figure 3 a cross - sectional view of the filter unit taken along line IV - IV shown.
[0030] Figure 5 is a top view of a part of a filter unit of an embodiment.
[0031] Figure 6 is a top view of a part of a filter unit of an embodiment.
[0032] Figure 7 is a bottom view of a filter unit of an embodiment.
[0033] Figure 8 is a cross - sectional view of a lens barrel including a filter unit of an embodiment.
[0034] Figure 9It is a top view of a part of the filter unit of the modified example.
[0035] Figure 10 It is a cross-sectional view of a part of the lens barrel of the filter unit with the modified example.
[0036] Figure 11 It is a cross-sectional view of the Fabry - Perot interference filter of the modified example.
[0037] Explanation of symbols
[0038] 1... Filter unit; 2... Support body; 2E... Outer edge; 2b... Surface (outer surface); 3... Light transmissive member; 4... Wiring substrate; 7... Adhesive member; 10, 400... Fabry - Perot interference filter; 10E... Outer edge; 14, 15, 412, 422... Reflective mirror part; 21... First concave part (other concave part); 21E... Inner edge; 21a... Bottom surface (first placement surface, inner surface); 22... Second concave part (concave part); 22a... Bottom surface (second placement surface); 23... Opening part (light passing part); 24... Through hole; 26... Partition part. Detailed implementation mode
[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, in each figure, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations are omitted.
[0040] [Structure of the Fabry - Perot interference filter included in the filter unit]
[0041] As Figure 1 shown, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 has a light transmission region 10a. The Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is a rectangular plate - shaped element with the Z - axis direction as the thickness direction. The light transmission region 10a is a cylindrical region having a center line parallel to the Z - axis direction. When viewed from the Z - axis direction, the center of the light transmission region 10a coincides with the center of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10.
[0042] As Figure 2 shown, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 includes a substrate 11 with the Z - axis direction as the thickness direction. The material of the substrate 11 is, for example, silicon, quartz, glass, etc. The substrate 11 has a pair of surfaces 11a, 11b. The pair of surfaces 11a, 11b face each other in the Z - axis direction. A first stacked structure 12 is stacked on the surface 11a of the substrate 11. A second stacked structure 13 is stacked on the surface 11b of the substrate 11.
[0043] The first stacked structure 12 includes an antireflection layer 121, a first stacked body 122, an intermediate layer 123, and a second stacked body 124. The antireflection layer 121, the first stacked body 122, the intermediate layer 123, and the second stacked body 124 are sequentially stacked on the surface 11a of the substrate 11. A gap (air gap) S is formed between the first stacked body 122 and the second stacked body 124 through the frame-shaped intermediate layer 123. When the material of the substrate 11 is silicon, the materials of the antireflection layer 121 and the intermediate layer 123 are, for example, silicon oxide or the like. The thickness of the intermediate layer 123 is, for example, an integer multiple of 1 / 2 of the design center wavelength. In addition, the thickness of the intermediate layer 123 may be greater than an integer multiple of 1 / 2 of the design center wavelength as needed.
[0044] The portion of the first stacked body 122 corresponding to the light transmission region 10a functions as a mirror portion 14. The mirror portion 14 is supported on the substrate 11 via the antireflection layer 121. As an example, the first stacked body 122 is formed by sequentially stacking a plurality of polysilicon layers and a plurality of silicon nitride layers. The optical thickness of each layer constituting the mirror portion 14 is, for example, an integer multiple of 1 / 4 of the design center wavelength. In addition, a silicon oxide layer may be used instead of the silicon nitride layer.
[0045] The portion of the second stacked body 124 corresponding to the light transmission region 10a functions as a mirror portion 15. The mirror portion 15 is supported on the substrate 11 via the antireflection layer 121, the first stacked body 122, and the intermediate layer 123, and faces the mirror portion 14 via the gap S. As an example, the second stacked body 124 is formed by sequentially stacking a plurality of polysilicon layers and a plurality of silicon nitride layers. The optical thickness of each layer constituting the mirror portion 15 is, for example, an integer multiple of 1 / 4 of the design center wavelength. In addition, a silicon oxide layer may be used instead of the silicon nitride layer. In addition, in the portion of the second stacked body 124 corresponding to the gap S, a plurality of through holes are formed to such an extent that the function of the mirror portion 15 is not substantially affected. The plurality of through holes are used when forming the gap S by etching away a part of the intermediate layer 123.
[0046] A first electrode 125 and a second electrode 126 are formed on the mirror portion 14. The first electrode 125 surrounds the light transmission region 10a when viewed from the Z-axis direction. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the second electrode 126 overlaps with the light transmission region 10a. The shape of the second electrode 126 when viewed from the Z-axis direction is substantially the same as the shape of the light transmission region 10a when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The first electrode 125 and the second electrode 126 are respectively formed by doping impurities in a part of the polysilicon layer and making that part have a low resistance.
[0047] The third electrode 127 is formed on the mirror section 15. The third electrode 127 faces the first electrode 125 and the second electrode 126 across the gap S. The third electrode 127 is formed by doping a part of the polysilicon layer with impurities to make that part have a low resistance. As an example, the distance between the second electrode 126 and the third electrode 127 and the distance between the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127 are substantially the same.
[0048] In the first stacked structure 12, a pair of terminals 16 are provided so as to sandwich the light transmission region 10a (see Figure 1 ). Each terminal 16 is arranged in a through hole formed in the second stacked body 124 and the intermediate layer 123 so as to open on the side opposite to the substrate 11 and reach the first stacked body 122. Each terminal 16 is electrically connected to the first electrode 125 via the wiring 125a.
[0049] In the first stacked structure 12, a pair of terminals 17 are provided so as to sandwich the light transmission region 10a (see Figure 1 ). Each terminal 17 is arranged in a through hole formed in the second stacked body 124 and the intermediate layer 123 so as to open on the side opposite to the substrate 11 and reach the intermediate layer 123. Each terminal 17 is electrically connected to the second electrode 126 via the wiring 126a and is also electrically connected to the third electrode 127 via the wiring 127a. In addition, the direction in which the pair of terminals 17 sandwich the light transmission region 10a is perpendicular to the direction in which the pair of terminals 16 sandwich the light transmission region 10a (see Figure 1 ).
[0050] A pair of grooves 122a are formed in the first stacked body 122. Each groove 122a extends in a ring shape so as to surround the portion of the wiring 126a that extends in the Z-axis direction from each terminal 17. Each groove 122a electrically insulates the first electrode 125 from the wiring 126a. A groove 122b is formed in the first stacked body 122. The groove 122b extends in a ring shape along the inner edge of the first electrode 125. The groove 122b electrically insulates the first electrode 125 from the second electrode 126. The regions within the respective grooves 122a and 122b may be filled with an insulating material or may be voids.
[0051] A pair of grooves 124a are formed in the second stacked body 124. Each groove 124a extends in a ring shape so as to surround each terminal 16. Each groove 124a electrically insulates each terminal 16 from the third electrode 127. The regions within the respective grooves 124a may be filled with an insulating material or may be voids.
[0052] The second stacked structure 13 includes an antireflection layer 131, a third stacked body 132, an intermediate layer 133, and a fourth stacked body 134. The antireflection layer 131, the third stacked body 132, the intermediate layer 133, and the fourth stacked body 134 are sequentially stacked on the surface 11b of the substrate 11. The antireflection layer 131 and the intermediate layer 133 have the same structures as the antireflection layer 121 and the intermediate layer 123, respectively. The third stacked body 132 and the fourth stacked body 134 have stacked structures that are symmetric with respect to the first stacked body 122 and the second stacked body 124 with the substrate 11 as a reference. The antireflection layer 131, the third stacked body 132, the intermediate layer 133, and the fourth stacked body 134 have a function of suppressing warping of the substrate 11.
[0053] In the third stacked body 132, the intermediate layer 133, and the fourth stacked body 134, an opening 18 is formed so as to include the light transmission region 10a. The opening 18 overlaps with the light transmission region 10a when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The shape of the opening 18 when viewed from the Z-axis direction is substantially the same as the shape of the light transmission region 10a when viewed from the Z-axis direction. That is, the center line of the opening 18 coincides with the center line of the light transmission region 10a. The opening 18 opens on the side opposite to the substrate 11 and reaches the antireflection layer 131.
[0054] A light shielding layer 135 is formed on the surface of the fourth stacked body 134 on the side opposite to the substrate 11. The material of the light shielding layer 135 is, for example, aluminum or the like. A protective layer 136 is formed on the surface of the light shielding layer 135 and the inner surface of the opening 18. The material of the protective layer 136 is, for example, alumina or the like. In addition, by making the thickness of the protective layer 136 100 nm or less (preferably about 30 nm), the optical influence of the protective layer 136 can be ignored.
[0055] In the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 configured as described above, if a potential difference is generated between the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127 by applying a voltage to the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127 via a plurality of terminals 16 and 17, an electrostatic force corresponding to the potential difference is generated between the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127. By generating an electrostatic force between the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127, the mirror part 15 is attracted to the mirror part 14, thereby adjusting the distance between the mirror part 14 and the mirror part 15. At this time, the second electrode 126 having the same potential as the third electrode 127 functions as a compensation electrode, and the mirror part 15 remains flat in the light transmission region 10a.
[0056] Thus, in the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10, a pair of mirror portions 14 and 15 that face each other in the Z-axis direction function as a pair of mirror portions with variable distance from each other. Here, the wavelength of the light transmitted through the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 depends on the distance between the mirror portion 14 and the mirror portion 15. Therefore, by adjusting the voltage applied to the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127 (the potential difference generated between the first electrode 125 and the third electrode 127), the wavelength of the light transmitted through the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 can be selected.
[0057] [Structure of Filter Unit]
[0058] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, the filter unit 1 includes a support 2, a light-transmitting member 3, a wiring substrate 4, a connector 5, a cover 6, and the above-mentioned Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. In addition, in Figure 3 , the light-transmitting member 3 and the adhesive members 73 and 75 described later are indicated by double-dashed lines.
[0059] The support 2 is a circular plate-shaped member with the Z-axis direction (the first direction) as the thickness direction. That is, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 2E of the support 2 is circular. The support 2 has a pair of surfaces 2a and 2b and a side surface 2c. The pair of surfaces 2a and 2b face each other in the Z-axis direction. The side surface 2c connects the outer edge of the surface 2a and the outer edge of the surface 2b. The material of the support 2 is, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel or a resin material. The outer diameter of the support 2 is, for example, 20 mm to 50 mm. The thickness of the support 2 in the Z-axis direction is, for example, 2 mm to 5 mm.
[0060] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, a first recess (other recess) 21 and a second recess (recess) 22 are formed in the support 2. The first recess 21 and the second recess 22 open on the surface 2a side with the Z-axis direction as the depth direction. The bottom surface (the first placement surface) 21a of the first recess 21 and the bottom surface (the second placement surface) 22a of the second recess 22 are located on the same plane perpendicular to the Z-axis direction. The thickness from the bottom surfaces 21a and 22a to the surface 2b of the support 2 in the Z-axis direction is, for example, about 100 μm. The first recess 21 and the second recess 22 are arranged in the X-axis direction (the second direction perpendicular to the first direction). In addition, in Figure 5 , the illustration of the light-transmitting member 3 and the adhesive members 73 and 75 described later is omitted.
[0061] The first recess 21 includes the center C of the support body 2 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the first recess 21 does not reach the outer edge 2E of the support body 2. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 is rectangular. In the present embodiment, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 is a rectangle with the X-axis direction as the long side direction. The width of the first recess 21 in the X-axis direction is, for example, 5 mm to 20 mm. The width of the first recess 21 in the Y-axis direction is, for example, 2.2 mm to 22 mm. The depth of the first recess 21 in the Z-axis direction is, for example, 0.2 mm to 2 mm.
[0062] The second recess 22 does not include the center C of the support body 2 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The second recess 22 reaches the outer edge 2E of the support body 2 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the inner edge 22E of the second recess 22 is rectangular. In the present embodiment, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the inner edge 22E of the second recess 22 is a rectangle with the X-axis direction as the long side direction. In the present embodiment, the second recess 22 reaches the side surface 2c of the support body 2 on the side opposite to the first recess 21 in the X-axis direction. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the second recess 22 reaches the outer edge 2E of the support body 2 on the short side of the second recess 22. Since the second recess 22 does not cross the support body 2 when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the rigidity of the support body 2 is higher than that of a structure in which the second recess 22 crosses the support body 2. The width of the second recess 22 in the X-axis direction is, for example, 8 mm to 23 mm. The width of the second recess 22 in the Y-axis direction is, for example, 3 mm to 24 mm. The depth of the second recess 22 in the Z-axis direction is, for example, 0.2 mm to 2 mm.
[0063] The width W2 of the second recess 22 in the Y-axis direction (the third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions) is greater than the width W1 of the first recess 21 in the Y-axis direction. In the present embodiment, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the center line of the first recess 21 parallel to the X-axis passes through the center C of the support body 2. In the present embodiment, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the center line of the second recess 22 parallel to the X-axis coincides with the center line of the first recess 21 parallel to the X-axis.
[0064] An opening portion (light passing portion) 23 and a through hole 24 are formed in the support body 2. The opening portion 23 and the through hole 24 are respectively opened at the bottom surface (inner surface) 21a of the first concave portion 21 and the surface (outer surface) 2b of the support body 2. That is, the first concave portion 21 has the Z-axis direction as the depth direction and is opened on the side opposite to the opening portion 23. The opening portion 23 and the through hole 24 are arranged in the X-axis direction. The opening portion 23 defines a cylindrical space having a center line parallel to the Z-axis direction. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the center of the opening portion 23 coincides with the center C of the support body 2. The inner diameter of the opening portion 23 is, for example, 2 mm to 15 mm.
[0065] A widened portion 25 is formed in the support body 2. The widened portion 25 widens toward the side opposite to the second concave portion 22 in the X-axis direction and both sides in the Y-axis direction with respect to the opening of the first concave portion 21. The widened portion 25 is formed as a concave portion of the support body 2 in such a manner that the Z-axis direction is the depth direction and it is opened on the surface 2a side and reaches the opening of the first concave portion 21. In the present embodiment, the width of the widened portion 25 in the Y-axis direction is equal to the width W2 of the second concave portion 22 in the Y-axis direction.
[0066] The support body 2 includes a partition portion 26. The partition portion 26 is disposed between the first concave portion 21 and the second concave portion 22. The partition portion 26 is integrally formed with the other portions of the support body 2 as a part of the support body 2. In the present embodiment, the partition portion 26 is a wall portion extending in the Y-axis direction between the bottom surface 21a of the first concave portion 21 and the bottom surface 22a of the second concave portion 22. In the present embodiment, when the plane where the bottom surface 21a and the bottom surface 22a are located is used as a reference, the height of the partition portion 26 in the Z-axis direction is lower than the height of the surface 2a of the support body 2 in the Z-axis direction and lower than the height of the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25 in the Z-axis direction. The width of the partition portion 26 in the X-axis direction is, for example, 0.5 mm to 5 mm. The height of the partition portion 26 in the Z-axis direction is, for example, 0.1 mm to 2 mm.
[0067] The Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is arranged on the support 2 with the Z - axis direction as the thickness direction so as to overlap with the opening 23 when viewed from the Z - axis direction. More specifically, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is arranged in the first recess 21 with the Z - axis direction as the thickness direction so as to overlap with the opening 23 when viewed from the Z - axis direction. The Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 contacts the partition portion 26 within the first recess 21. In the present embodiment, with the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21 as a reference, the height of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Z - axis direction is lower than the height of the surface 2a of the support 2 in the Z - axis direction and lower than the height of the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25 in the Z - axis direction. In the present embodiment, with the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21 as a reference, the height of the partition portion 26 in the Z - axis direction is equal to or lower than the height of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Z - axis direction. The width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the X - axis direction is, for example, 2 mm to 20 mm. The width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y - axis direction is, for example, 2 mm to 20 mm. The thickness of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Z - axis direction is, for example, 300 μm to 650 μm.
[0068] As described above, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is a rectangular plate - shaped element with the Z - axis direction as the thickness direction. Therefore, when viewed from the Z - axis direction, the outer edge 10E of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is rectangular. The Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is arranged on the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21 such that each side of the outer edge 10E is parallel to the X - axis direction or the Y - axis direction and the opening 18 faces the opening 23 when viewed from the Z - axis direction. The center line of the opening 18 coincides with the center line of the opening 23. That is, when viewed from the Z - axis direction, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is located at the center C of the support 2. When viewed from the Z - axis direction, the opening 18 is located inside the opening 23.
[0069] The Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is fixed to the bottom surface 21a by an adhesive member 71. The adhesive member 71 is arranged in a dot - like manner between the bottom surface 21a and one corner of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10. Thereby, it is possible to suppress the stress wave affecting the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 caused by the deformation of the support 2 and / or the adhesive member 71 due to temperature change. The material of the adhesive member 71 is, for example, a polyimide - based resin, a silicone resin, an epoxy - based resin, an acrylic - based resin, or a mixed resin thereof.
[0070] As Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the light transmissive member 3 is disposed on the support body 2 with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction so as to cover the opening of the first recess 21. More specifically, the light transmissive member 3 is disposed in the widened portion 25 with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction so as to cover the opening of the first recess 21. In the present embodiment, the light transmissive member 3 covers the opening of the first recess 21 and a part of the opening of the second recess 22. In the present embodiment, when the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25 is used as a reference, the height of the light transmissive member 3 in the Z-axis direction is lower than the height of the surface 2a of the support body 2 in the Z-axis direction.
[0071] The light transmissive member 3 is a rectangular plate-like member with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction and the X-axis direction as the long side direction. Therefore, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 3E of the light transmissive member 3 is a rectangle with the X-axis direction as the long side direction. The light transmissive member 3 is disposed on the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25 such that each side of the outer edge 3E is parallel to the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction when viewed from the Z-axis direction. As an example, the light transmissive member 3 is a band-pass filter that transmits light in a specified wavelength range.
[0072] The light transmissive member 3 is fixed to the bottom surface 25a and the side surface 25b of the widened portion 25 by adhesive members 72, 73. The adhesive member 72 is disposed in a dot shape between the bottom surface 25a and one corner portion of the light transmissive member 3. The adhesive member 73 is disposed along the corner portion formed by the side surface 25b and the surface 3a of the light transmissive member 3. The surface 3a is the surface of the light transmissive member 3 on the side opposite to the first recess 21. A part of the adhesive member 73 also enters between the side surface 25b of the widened portion 25 and the side surface of the light transmissive member 3. The materials of the adhesive members 72, 73 are, for example, polyimide resins, silicone resins, epoxy resins, acrylic resins, or their mixed resins.
[0073] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the wiring substrate 4 is disposed on the support body 2 with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction so as not to overlap with the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. More specifically, the wiring substrate 4 is disposed in the second recess 22 with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction so as not to overlap with the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The wiring substrate 4 contacts the partition portion 26 in the second recess 22. In the present embodiment, when the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22 is used as a reference, the height of the wiring substrate 4 in the Z-axis direction is lower than the height of the surface 2a of the support body 2 in the Z-axis direction and lower than the height of the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25 in the Z-axis direction. In the present embodiment, when the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22 is used as a reference, the height of the partition portion 26 in the Z-axis direction is equal to or lower than the height of the wiring substrate 4 in the Z-axis direction.
[0074] The wiring board 4 is a rectangular plate-shaped board with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction and the X-axis direction as the long-side direction. Therefore, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 4E of the wiring board 4 is a rectangle with the X-axis direction as the long-side direction. The wiring board 4 is arranged on the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22 in such a manner that each side of the outer edge 4E is parallel to the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction when viewed from the Z-axis direction.
[0075] The wiring board 4 is fixed to the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22 by an adhesive member 74. The adhesive member 74 includes a pair of first portions 74a and a second portion 74b. The pair of first portions 74a face each other between the bottom surface 22a and the wiring board 4 and extend along the X-axis direction respectively. A part of each first portion 74a also enters between the side surface of the second recess 22 and the side surface of the wiring board 4. The second portion 74b faces the partition portion 26 between the bottom surface 22a and the wiring board 4 and extends in the Y-axis direction. The material of the adhesive member 74 is, for example, a polyimide resin, a silicone resin, an epoxy resin, an acrylic resin, or a mixed resin thereof.
[0076] The wiring board 4 is electrically connected to the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10. More specifically, the terminal 41 of the wiring board 4 is electrically connected to the terminal 16 of the pair of terminals 16 of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 that is close to the partition portion 26 through a wire 8, and the terminal 42 of the wiring board 4 is electrically connected to the terminal 17 of the pair of terminals 17 of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 that is close to the partition portion 26 through a wire 8. The pair of terminals 41, 42 are arranged in a region along the partition portion 26 on the surface 4a of the wiring board 4 on the side of the light transmissive member 3. Each wire 8 passes through the gap between the partition portion 26 and the light transmissive member 3. When viewed from the X-axis direction, each wire 8 is accommodated in the first recess 21 and the second recess 22. The width of the partition portion 26 in the X-axis direction is smaller than the width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the X-axis direction. Thereby, the distance between the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the wiring board 4 can be shortened.
[0077] The connector 5 is mounted on the surface 4a of the wiring board 4 and is electrically connected to the wiring board 4. A part 5a of the connector 5 is located at a position outside the side surface 2c of the support body 2 via a region in the second recess 22 that reaches the side surface 2c of the support body 2. A connection port 51 that opens on the side opposite to the center C of the support body 2 is provided in a part 5a of the connector 5. The connector 5 is accommodated in the second recess 22 in the Z-axis direction. In the filter unit 1, a voltage is applied to the pair of terminals 16, 17 from an external wiring connected to the connector 5 via the wiring board 4 and a pair of wires 8.
[0078] As Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, an adhesive member 75 is disposed between the wiring substrate 4 and the light transmissive member 3. The adhesive member 75 extends along a portion of the outer edge 3E of the light transmissive member 3 that overlaps with the wiring substrate 4 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The adhesive member 75 seals the gap between the wiring substrate 4 and the light transmissive member 3 at a position outside (on the side opposite to the center C of the support 2) of the pair of terminals 41 and 42. The material of the adhesive member 75 is, for example, a polyimide resin, a silicone resin, an epoxy resin, an acrylic resin, or a mixed resin thereof. Further, in the present embodiment, the adhesive members 74 and 75 constitute the "adhesive member 7 disposed between the wiring substrate 4 and the support 2 and between the wiring substrate 4 and the light transmissive member 3".
[0079] As Figure 4 and Figure 7 shown, the cover 6 is disposed on the surface 2b of the support 2 so as to cover the opening 23 and the through hole 24. The cover 6 is a plate-like member having light transmissivity and is disposed on the surface 2b of the support 2 with the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction. As an example, the cover 6 is in the shape of a circular plate, and when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 6E of the cover 6 is located inside the outer edge 2E of the support 2. The cover 6 is fixed to the surface 2b by an adhesive member 76 disposed along the outer edge 6E of the cover 6. The material of the adhesive member 76 is, for example, a polyimide resin, a silicone resin, an epoxy resin, an acrylic resin, or a mixed resin thereof. A light-shielding film 61 is provided on the surface 6a of the cover 6 opposite to the support 2. The light-shielding film 61 overlaps with the through hole 24 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The light-shielding film 61 has a size sufficient to prevent light from entering the through hole 24 via the cover 6. The light-shielding film 61 is, for example, a chromium coating film or the like.
[0080] As Figure 4 shown, in the filter unit 1, the support 2 and the light transmissive member 3 constitute a housing 200 including a first wall portion 210, a second wall portion 220, and an enclosing portion 230. More specifically, a part of the support 2 constitutes the first wall portion 210, and a part of the light transmissive member 3 constitutes the second wall portion 220. Another part of the support 2 and another part of the light transmissive member 3 constitute the enclosing portion 230. The first wall portion 210 is a wall portion having an opening 23, specifically, a portion of the support 2 that overlaps with the area inside the first recess 21 when viewed from the Z-axis direction (i.e., the bottom wall portion of the first recess 21). The second wall portion 220 is a wall portion facing the first wall portion 210 in the Z-axis direction, specifically, a portion of the light transmissive member 3 that overlaps with the area inside the first recess 21 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The enclosing portion 230 is a portion that encloses the area between the first wall portion 210 and the second wall portion 220, specifically, a portion of the support 2 and the light transmissive member 3 that encloses the area inside the first recess 21 when viewed from the Z-axis direction.
[0081] Therefore, in the filter unit 1, as described below. The first concave portion 21 is defined by the first wall portion 210 and the surrounding portion 230. The region within the first concave portion 21 corresponds to the region within the housing 200. The second concave portion 22 is formed in the surrounding portion 230 so as to open on the second wall portion 220 side with the Z-axis direction as the depth direction. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 200E of the housing 200 coincides with the outer edge 2E of the support body 2 (refer to Figure 3 ). The wiring substrate 4 is mounted on the housing 200 so as not to overlap with the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The wiring substrate 4 is mounted on the housing 200 in such a manner that the entire wiring substrate 4 is buried in the surrounding portion 230. In addition, "the entire wiring substrate 4 is buried in the surrounding portion 230" means that when viewed from any one of the X-axis direction, Y-axis direction, and Z-axis direction, the entire wiring substrate 4 overlaps with the surrounding portion 230. At least a part of the wiring substrate 4 is exposed to the outside of the housing 200. In the present embodiment, at least a part of the wiring substrate 4 is exposed to the outside of the housing 200 through a region in the opening of the second concave portion 22 that is not covered by the light transmissive member 3 and a region in the second concave portion 22 that reaches the side surface 2c of the support body 2.
[0082] As Figure 5 shown, the width Wf of the Fabry-Perot interference filter in the Y-axis direction is equal to or less than the width W1 of the first concave portion in the Y-axis direction. The width Ws of the wiring substrate in the Y-axis direction is greater than the width W1 of the first concave portion in the Y-axis direction and equal to or less than the width W2 of the second concave portion in the Y-axis direction. Therefore, in the filter unit 1, the relationship "Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2" holds. In the present embodiment, the relationships "Wf = W1" and "Ws = W2" hold. In the filter unit 1, it is preferable that the relationship "W1 < 2Wf" holds. In addition, in the filter unit 1, it is preferable that the relationship "W2 < 2Ws" holds.
[0083] Furthermore, "Wf = W1" means that Wf and W1 are substantially equal, and "Ws = W2" means that Ws and W2 are substantially equal. As an example, "Wf = W1" means that W1 is a value greater than or equal to "Wf" and less than or equal to "1.1Wf", and "Ws = W2" means that W2 is a value greater than or equal to "Ws" and less than or equal to "1.1Ws".
[0084] As Figure 3As shown, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the "distance D1 from the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in the Y-axis direction (one direction) is greater than the width Wf of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in the Y-axis direction. The thickness of the "portion from the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in the Y-axis direction is greater than the thickness of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the "distance D2 from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in the Y-axis direction (the direction perpendicular to one side of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10) is greater than the length L of the diagonal of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. The "distance D2 from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in the Y-axis direction can be about 2 to 3 times the length L of the diagonal of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the width W3 of the opening 23 is less than the width Wf of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in the Y-axis direction. The "distance D2 from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2", which is wide, surrounds the opening 23 and is about 2 to 3 times the length L of the diagonal of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. The support 2 formed integrally without combining multiple components includes a thick wall portion surrounding the first recess 21 and the second recess 22. The thick wall portion is the portion of the support 2 where the thickness in the Z-axis direction is greater than the depth of the first recess 21 in the Z-axis direction. The area of the thick wall portion when viewed from the Z-axis direction is 50% or more of the area of the support 2 when viewed from the Z-axis direction.
[0085] In addition, the "distance D1 from the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in a specified direction corresponds to the "distance from the inner edge to the outer edge of the surrounding portion 230" in the specified direction. Also, the "distance D2 from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in the specified direction corresponds to the "distance from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge of the surrounding portion 230" in the specified direction.
[0086] [Manufacturing method of the filter unit]
[0087] Refer to Figure 4A method for manufacturing the filter unit 1 will be described. First, a support 2 is prepared, and a pre-cured bonding member 71 is disposed on the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21, and a pre-cured bonding member 74 is disposed on the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22. Next, a Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10 is disposed on the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21, and a wiring substrate 4 is disposed on the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22. A connector 5 is pre-mounted on the surface 4a of the wiring substrate 4. Next, the bonding members 71 and 74 are cured. At this time, the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10 is fitted into the first recess 21 while contacting the partition portion 26, so that it is accurately positioned with respect to the opening 23. In addition, the wiring substrate 4 is fitted into the second recess 22 while contacting the partition portion 26, so that it is accurately positioned with respect to the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10. Next, the terminal 41 of the wiring substrate 4 is electrically connected to the terminal 16 of the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10 through a wire 8, and the terminal 42 of the wiring substrate 4 is electrically connected to the terminal 17 of the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10 through a wire 8. The accurate positioning of the wiring substrate 4 with respect to the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10 is important for reliably performing wire bonding between the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10 and the wiring substrate 4. Among the pair of terminals 16, the terminal 16 to which the wire 8 is connected is located closer to the partition portion 26 (wiring substrate 4) than the center of the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10. Similarly, among the pair of terminals 17, the terminal 17 to which the wire 8 is connected is located closer to the partition portion 26 (wiring substrate 4) than the center of the Fabry-Perot interferometer filter 10. Thereby, the length of each wire 8 can be shortened.
[0088] Next, a pre-cured bonding member 72 is disposed on the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25. Next, an optical transmission member 3 is disposed on the bottom surface 25a of the widened portion 25. Next, the bonding member 72 is cured. Next, a pre-cured bonding member 73 is disposed along the corner formed by the side surface 25b of the widened portion 25 and the surface 3a of the optical transmission member 3, and a pre-cured bonding member 75 is disposed between the wiring substrate 4 and the optical transmission member 3. Next, the bonding members 73 and 75 are cured. At this time, the gas generated from the bonding members 73 and 75 is released to the outside from the inside of the first recess 21 through the through hole 24. Next, a cover 6 is disposed on the surface 2b of the support 2. Next, a pre-cured bonding member 76 is disposed along the outer edge 6E of the cover 6. Next, the bonding member 76 is cured. A light-shielding film 61 is previously provided on the surface 6a of the cover 6. Through the above, the filter unit 1 is obtained.
[0089] [Structure of a lens barrel including a filter unit]
[0090] As Figure 8As shown, the lens barrel 300 includes a barrel body 310, a condensing optical system 320 including a plurality of lenses, an imaging optical system 330 including a plurality of lenses, and the above-described filter unit 1. The lens barrel 300 serves as an interchangeable lens of a hyperspectral camera. A hyperspectral camera is a camera that can split light into dozens of bands to hundreds of bands and obtain images for each band.
[0091] The barrel body 310 includes a main body portion 311 and a base end portion 312. The main body portion 311 holds the condensing optical system 320, the imaging optical system 330, and the filter unit 1. The base end portion 312 is configured to be detachable from and attachable to the camera body of the hyperspectral camera.
[0092] The condensing optical system 320 is disposed in a region on the side opposite to the base end portion 312 in the inner region of the main body portion 311. The imaging optical system 330 is disposed in a region on the base end portion 312 side in the inner region of the main body portion 311. The filter unit 1 is disposed in a region between the condensing optical system 320 and the imaging optical system 330 in the inner region of the main body portion 311. The optical axis of the condensing optical system 320, the optical axis of the imaging optical system 330, and the optical axis of the filter unit 1 (i.e., the center lines of the openings 18 and 23) coincide with the center line of the barrel body 310.
[0093] The condensing optical system 320 and the imaging optical system 330 constitute a non-telecentric optical system. The condensing optical system 320 is an optical system that condenses on-axis incident light and off-axis incident light. The filter unit 1 is disposed at a position where the on-axis incident light and the off-axis incident light intersect in the condensing optical system 320. The filter unit 1 functions as an aperture at this position. The imaging optical system 330 images the light passing through the filter unit 1 on the image sensor of the hyperspectral camera. Additionally, the condensing optical system 320 and the imaging optical system 330 may also constitute a telecentric optical system.
[0094] The filter unit 1 is fixed to the inside of the main body portion 311 by being clamped between the flange surface 311a provided on the main body portion 311 and the fixing ring 313. The flange surface 311a is an inward flange surface provided on the main body portion 311 so as to face the condensing optical system 320 side. The filter unit 1 is fixed to the inside of the main body portion 311 in a state where the opening 23 is on the condensing optical system 320 side with respect to the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. As an example, the opening 23 of the filter unit 1 is located at a position where the on-axis incident light and the off-axis incident light of the condensing optical system 320 intersect.
[0095] The connector 5 is disposed within the opening 311b formed in the main body portion 311. The connection port 51 of the connector 5 is exposed to the outside of the cylindrical body 310 via the opening 311b. An adhesive member 77 is disposed between the side surface of the connector 5 and the inner surface of the opening 311b. Thereby, the gap between the side surface of the connector 5 and the inner surface of the opening 311b is sealed.
[0096] [Function and Effect]
[0097] In the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the wiring substrate 4 does not overlap with the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 on the support 2 and is disposed within the second recess 22 formed in the support 2 with the Z-axis direction as the depth direction. Thereby, the filter unit 1 can be thinned in the optical axis direction (i.e., the direction in which the pair of mirror portions 14 and 15 face each other) of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10, that is, the Z-axis direction. Further, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the second recess 22 in which the wiring substrate 4 is disposed reaches the outer edge 2E of the support 2. Thereby, electrical connection can be performed from the side with respect to the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10, that is, the Z-axis direction. Thus, the filter unit 1 described above is suitable for being disposed in a region narrow in the optical axis direction of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10.
[0098] In the filter unit 1, since the configuration is such that the wiring substrate 4 is disposed within the second recess 22, the position of the wiring substrate 4 in the Z-axis direction can be adjusted with respect to the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. Thereby, facilitation of wire bonding between the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 and the wiring substrate 4 can be achieved.
[0099] In the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 is located at the center C of the support 2. Thereby, even when an external force acts on the support 2 from the side with respect to the Z-axis direction, the external force can be suppressed from reaching the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. Further, for example, by fitting the support 2 inside the cylindrical body 310 of the lens barrel 300, the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 can be disposed on the center line of the cylindrical body 310.
[0100] In the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 2E of the support 2 has a circular shape. Thereby, even when an external force acts on the support 2 from the side with respect to the Z-axis direction, the external force can be suppressed from reaching the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 with good balance. Further, for example, when the cylindrical body 310 is cylindrical, the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 can be easily and accurately disposed on the center line of the cylindrical cylindrical body 310.
[0101] In the filter unit 1, the support 2 is a circular plate-like member. Therefore, when the filter unit 1 is disposed in the cylindrical body 310, it is possible to prevent the filter unit 1 from rolling in the cylindrical body 310.
[0102] In the filter unit 1, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is disposed in the first recess 21. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the outer edge 10E of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 are each rectangular. Thereby, it is possible to make the filter unit 1 thinner in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10, i.e., the Z-axis direction. Further, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, since the outer edge 10E of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 are each rectangular, it is possible to perform the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 relative to the support 2 easily and with good accuracy.
[0103] In the filter unit 1, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the wiring substrate 4 are disposed on the same plane (the plane in which the bottom surfaces 21a, 22a are located). Thereby, it is possible to make the filter unit 1 thinner in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10, i.e., the Z-axis direction.
[0104] In the filter unit 1, the support 2 includes a partition portion 26 disposed between the second recess 22 and the first recess 21. Thereby, based on the partition portion 26, it is possible to perform the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the wiring substrate 4 relative to the support 2 easily and with good accuracy.
[0105] In the filter unit 1, the light transmitting member 3 covers the opening of the first recess 21, and the adhesive members 7 (adhesive members 74, 75) are disposed between the wiring substrate 4 and the support 2 and between the wiring substrate 4 and the light transmitting member 3. Thereby, it is possible to suppress an increase in the thickness in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10, i.e., the Z-axis direction, and it is possible to form a package for housing the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 by the support 2, the wiring substrate 4, the light transmitting member 3, and the adhesive member 7. Thereby, it is possible to protect the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 from the influence of moisture or fine particles, etc.
[0106] In the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the distance D1 in the Y-axis direction "from the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" is greater than the width Wf of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y-axis direction. Thereby, even if an external force is applied to the support 2 from the side with respect to the Z-axis direction, it is possible to suppress the external force from reaching the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10.
[0107] In the filter unit 1, the "distance D2 from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in the Y - axis direction is greater than the length L of the diagonal line of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10. When viewed from the Z - axis direction, the width W3 of the opening 23 is smaller than the width Wf of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y - axis direction. Thus, when viewed from the Z - axis direction, the opening 23 becomes very small compared to the support 2, so that stray light incident on the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 can be suppressed.
[0108] In the above - mentioned lens barrel 300, the filter unit 1 functions as an aperture between the condenser optical system 320 and the imaging optical system 330. Thereby, the depth of field can be deepened in the hyperspectral camera equipped with the lens barrel 300.
[0109] In the filter unit 1, regarding the width Wf of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y - axis direction, the width Ws of the wiring substrate 4 in the Y - axis direction, the width W1 of the first recess 21 in the Y - axis direction, and the width W2 of the second recess 22 in the Y - axis direction, the relationship "Wf≤W1<Ws≤W2" holds. Thus, since the width W1 of the first recess 21 and the width W2 of the second recess 22 are different from each other, the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the wiring substrate 4 relative to the support 2 can be easily and accurately implemented with reference to the boundary portion between the first recess 21 and the second recess 22 (for example, a mechanical positioning portion or a reference coordinate). In addition, compared with the case where the width W1 of the first recess 21 is adjusted to be the same as the width W2 of the second recess 22, the strength of the support 2 can be ensured. Furthermore, even if an external force acts on the wiring substrate 4 from the side in the Z - axis direction, the external force can be released from the boundary portion between the first recess 21 and the second recess 22 to the support 2, and the external force can be prevented from affecting the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10.
[0110] In the filter unit 1, regarding the width Wf of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y - axis direction and the width W1 of the first recess 21 in the Y - axis direction, the relationship "Wf = W1" holds. Thus, the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 relative to the support 2 can be more easily and with higher accuracy implemented.
[0111] In the filter unit 1, regarding the width Ws of the wiring substrate 4 in the Y - axis direction and the width W2 of the second recess 22 in the Y - axis direction, the relationship "Ws = W2" holds. Thus, the positioning of the wiring substrate 4 relative to the support 2 can be more easily and with higher accuracy implemented.
[0112] In the filter unit 1, a through hole 24 that opens at the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21 and the surface 2b of the support 2 is formed in the support 2. Thus, when manufacturing the filter unit 1, even if gas is generated in the first recess 21 in a state where the opening of the first recess 21 is covered by the light transmissive member 3, the gas can escape to the outside through the through hole 24.
[0113] [Modification Example]
[0114] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, regarding the width Wf of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y - axis direction, the width Ws of the wiring substrate 4 in the Y - axis direction, the width W1 of the first recess 21 in the Y - axis direction, and the width W2 of the second recess 22 in the Y - axis direction, when the relationship "Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2" holds ( Figure 5 the case shown), the relationship "Wf < W1" may also hold. Similarly, when the relationship "Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2" holds ( Figure 5 the case shown), the relationship "Ws < W2" may also hold.
[0115] In addition, as Figure 9 shown, regarding the width Wf of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 in the Y - axis direction, the width Ws of the wiring substrate 4 in the Y - axis direction, the width W1 of the first recess 21 in the Y - axis direction, and the width W2 of the second recess 22 in the Y - axis direction, the relationship "Ws ≤ W2 < Wf ≤ W1" may also hold. In this case, it is also possible to easily and accurately perform the positioning of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 and the wiring substrate 4 with respect to the support 2. In addition, compared with the case where the width W2 of the second recess 22 is adjusted to be the same as the width W1 of the first recess 21, the strength of the support 2 can be ensured. In addition, it is possible to suppress stray light from entering the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 through the second recess 22 in which the wiring substrate 4 is disposed. Moreover, compared with the case where the width W2 of the second recess 22 is adjusted to be the same as the width W1 of the first recess 21, the portions on both sides of the second recess 22 in the Y - axis direction in the support 2 are closer to the wiring substrate 4, so the heat generated in the wiring substrate 4 can be efficiently released to the support 2.
[0116] In addition, the widened portion 25 only needs to be widened at least in the Y - axis direction with respect to the opening of the first recess 21. As an example, as Figure 9 shown, the widened portion 25 may also extend from the opening of the first recess 21 to the opening of the second recess 22 and be widened at least in the Y - axis direction with respect to the opening of the first recess 21 and the opening of the second recess 22. This is applicable not only to the case where the relationship "Ws ≤ W2 < Wf ≤ W1" holds ( Figure 9the case shown), and also in the case where the relationship “Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2” holds ( Figure 5 the case shown). If the widened portion 25 extends from the opening of the first concave portion 21 to the opening of the second concave portion 22, it is possible to suppress an increase in the thickness in the optical axis direction of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10, that is, the Z - axis direction, and it is possible to more stably support the light - transmissive member 3 on the support 2.
[0117] In addition, as Figure 10 shown in (a) and (b), the filter unit 1 may also include a flexible wiring substrate 9 in order to connect to wiring externally. In Figure 10 the example of the lens barrel shown in (a), one end portion of the flexible wiring substrate 9 is connected to the wiring substrate 4, and the connector 5 connected to the other end portion of the flexible wiring substrate 9 is disposed within the opening portion 311b of the cylindrical body 310. In this case, an adhesive member 77 is disposed between the side surface of the connector 5 and the inner surface of the opening portion 311b. In Figure 10 the example of the lens barrel shown in (b), one end portion of the flexible wiring substrate 9 is connected to the wiring substrate 4, and the other end portion of the flexible wiring substrate 9 is led out to the outside through the opening portion 311b of the cylindrical body 310. In this case, an adhesive member 77 is disposed between the flexible wiring substrate 9 and the inner surface of the opening portion 311b.
[0118] In addition, the filter unit 1 may also include a Fabry - Perot interference filter as Figure 11 shown. A Fabry - Perot interference filter 400 shown in Figure 11 will be described. The Fabry - Perot interference filter 400 includes a substrate layer 411, a mirror portion 412, and a drive electrode 413. The substrate layer 411 has surfaces 411a and 411b that face each other. The substrate layer 411 is formed of a light - transmissive material. The mirror portion 412 is, for example, a metal film, a dielectric multilayer film, or a composite film thereof. The drive electrode 413 is formed of a metal material, for example.
[0119] The Fabry - Perot interference filter 400 further includes a substrate layer 421, a mirror portion 422, and a drive electrode 423. The substrate layer 421 has surfaces 421a and 421b that face each other. The substrate layer 421 is formed of a light - transmissive material. The mirror portion 422 is, for example, a metal film, a dielectric multilayer film, or a composite film thereof. The drive electrode 423 is formed of a metal material, for example.
[0120] A recess 414 is formed on the surface 411a of the substrate layer 411. A protrusion 415 is provided on the bottom surface 414a of the recess 414. When taking the bottom surface 414a as a reference, the height of the end surface 415a of the protrusion 415 is lower than the height of the surface 411a of the substrate layer 411. The mirror part 412 is provided on the end surface 415a of the protrusion 415. The drive electrode 413 is provided on the bottom surface 414a of the recess 414 so as to surround the protrusion 415. The drive electrode 413 is electrically connected to an electrode pad (not shown) via a wiring (not shown) provided in the substrate layer 411, for example. This electrode pad is provided in an area of the substrate layer 411 that can be accessed from the outside, for example.
[0121] The surface 421b of the substrate layer 421 is joined to the surface 411a of the substrate layer 411 by plasma bonding or the like, for example. A mirror part 422 and a drive electrode 423 are provided on the surface 421b of the substrate layer 421. The mirror part 422 faces the mirror part 412 with a gap S therebetween. The drive electrode 423 is provided on the surface 421b of the substrate layer 421 so as to surround the mirror part 422 and faces the drive electrode 413 with a gap S therebetween. The drive electrode 423 is electrically connected to an electrode pad (not shown) via a wiring (not shown) provided in the substrate layer 421, for example. This electrode pad is provided in an area of the substrate layer 421 that can be accessed from the outside, for example.
[0122] On the surface 421a of the substrate layer 421, a groove 424 is formed so as to surround the mirror part 422 and the drive electrode 423 when viewed from the Z-axis direction. The groove 424 extends in an annular shape. The portion of the substrate layer 421 surrounded by the groove 424 forms a diaphragm-like holding part 425 with the portion where the groove 424 is formed, and can move in the direction in which the pair of mirror parts 412 and 422 face each other.
[0123] In addition, the diaphragm-like holding part 425 may also be constituted by forming a groove that surrounds the mirror part 422 and the drive electrode 423 when viewed from the Z-axis direction in at least one of the surface 421a and the surface 421b of the substrate layer 421. A groove that surrounds the mirror part 412 and the drive electrode 413 when viewed from the Z-axis direction may be formed in the substrate layer 411, thereby constituting a diaphragm-like holding part in the substrate layer 411. Instead of the diaphragm-like holding part, the holding part may be constituted by a plurality of beams arranged radially.
[0124] At Figure 11In the Fabry - Perot interference filter 400 shown, if a potential difference is generated between the drive electrode 413 and the drive electrode 423 by applying a voltage to the drive electrode 413 and the drive electrode 423, an electrostatic force corresponding to the potential difference is generated between the drive electrode 413 and the drive electrode 423. By generating an electrostatic force between the drive electrode 413 and the drive electrode 423, the portion of the substrate layer 421 surrounded by the groove 424 is attracted to the substrate layer 411 side, and the distance between the mirror portion 412 and the mirror portion 422 is adjusted. As a result, light having a wavelength corresponding to the distance between the mirror portion 412 and the mirror portion 422 passes through.
[0125] In addition, in the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z - axis direction, the outer edge 2E of the support 2 may have a shape other than a circular shape such as a rectangular shape. In the filter unit 1, the outer edge 10E of the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10, the outer edge 4E of the wiring substrate 4, the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21, and the inner edge 22E of the second recess 22 may each have a shape other than a rectangular shape.
[0126] In the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z - axis direction, the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 may be offset from the center C of the support 2. In the filter unit 1, the mounting surface of the support 2 on which the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is disposed may not be the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21. In the filter unit 1, the mounting surface of the support 2 on which the wiring substrate 4 is disposed may not be the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22. In the filter unit 1, the mounting surface of the support 2 on which the Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 is disposed and the mounting surface of the support 2 on which the wiring substrate 4 is disposed may not be in the same plane.
[0127] In the filter unit 1, the entire Fabry - Perot interference filter 10 may not be disposed within the first recess 21. In the filter unit 1, the entire light - transmitting member 3 may not be disposed within the broadening portion 25. In the filter unit 1, the entire wiring substrate 4 may not be disposed within the second recess 22. In the filter unit 1, the wiring substrate 4 may be mounted on the housing 200 in such a manner that a part of the wiring substrate 4 is buried in the surrounding portion 230. In addition, "a part of the wiring substrate 4 is buried in the surrounding portion 230" means that, when viewed from any one of the X - axis direction, the Y - axis direction, and the Z - axis direction, this part of the wiring substrate 4 overlaps with the surrounding portion 230.
[0128] In the filter unit 1, the support 2 may also not include the partition portion 26 disposed between the first recess 21 and the second recess 22. In the filter unit 1, the first recess 21 and the second recess 22 may also be connected to each other. When the support 2 includes the partition portion 26, the partition portion 26 may not be completely separated from the first recess 21 and the second recess 22, but may be partially separated. When the support 2 includes the partition portion 26, the height of the partition portion 26 in the Z-axis direction is not limited to the above height. For example, the height of the partition portion 26 in the Z-axis direction may be higher than the height of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in the Z-axis direction with respect to the bottom surface 21a of the first recess 21. The height of the partition portion 26 in the Z-axis direction may also be higher than the height of the wiring substrate 4 in the Z-axis direction with respect to the bottom surface 22a of the second recess 22. The partition portion 26 may be formed separately from the support 2 or may be mounted on the support 2.
[0129] In the filter unit 1, when viewed from the Z-axis direction, the "distance from the inner edge 21E of the first recess 21 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in a direction other than the Y-axis direction may also be greater than the width of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in that direction. In the filter unit 1, the "distance from the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 to the outer edge 2E of the support 2" in a direction "perpendicular to one side of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10" other than the Y-axis direction may also be greater than the length of the diagonal of the outer edge 10E of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10. When viewed from the Z-axis direction, the width of the opening 23 may also be smaller than the width of the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 in the direction perpendicular to that side.
[0130] In the filter unit 1, the opening 23 is formed as a light passage portion in the support 2. However, for example, the region within the opening 23 may be filled with a light-transmissive material, or an optical element (such as a lens, a filter, etc.) may be disposed within the opening 23, etc., and the light transmission portion may be formed as a light passage portion in the support 2. In any case, the light passage portion can allow the light emitted from the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 (or the Fabry-Perot interference filter 400) to pass through, or can also allow the light incident on the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 (or the Fabry-Perot interference filter 400) to pass through. In the filter unit 1, the through-hole 24 only needs to open on the inner surface of the first recess 21 and the outer surface of the support 2. In the filter unit 1, the cover 6 may not be disposed on the surface 2b of the support 2. In the filter unit 1, an anti-light reflection film may be formed on at least one of the surface 2b of the support 2 and the inner surface of the opening 23. As an example, when the support 2 is formed of stainless steel, the anti-light reflection film may be formed by performing a chrome plating treatment on the surface of the support 2.
[0131] In the filter unit 1, the wiring substrate 4 needs to be disposed in the second recess 22, but the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 only needs to be disposed on the support 2 and does not need to be disposed in the first recess 21. That is, the first recess 21 for disposing the Fabry-Perot interference filter 10 may not be formed in the support 2.
Claims
1. A filter unit, wherein: It includes: A support body having a light passing portion; A Fabry - Perot interference filter including a pair of mirror portions that face each other in a first direction and the distance between them is variable, and is arranged on the support body so as to overlap the light passing portion when viewed from the first direction; And A wiring substrate arranged on the support body so as not to overlap the Fabry - Perot interference filter when viewed from the first direction and electrically connected to the Fabry - Perot interference filter. On the support body, a recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction. The recess reaches the outer edge of the support body when viewed from the first direction. The wiring substrate is arranged in the recess.
2. The filter unit according to claim 1, wherein: When viewed from the first direction, the Fabry - Perot interference filter is located at the center of the support body.
3. The filter unit according to claim 2, wherein: When viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the support body is circular.
4. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: On the support body, another recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion. The Fabry - Perot interference filter is arranged in the other recess. When viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter and the inner edge of the other recess are respectively rectangular.
5. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The Fabry - Perot interference filter is arranged on the first mounting surface of the support body. The wiring substrate is arranged on the second mounting surface of the support body. The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface are in the same plane.
6. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: On the support body, another recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion. The Fabry - Perot interference filter is arranged in the other recess. The support body further includes a partition portion arranged between the recess and the other recess.
7. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: It further includes: A light transmissive member; and An adhesive member. On the support body, another recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion. The Fabry - Perot interference filter is arranged in the other recess. The light transmissive member at least covers the opening of the other recess. The adhesive member is arranged between the wiring substrate and the support body and between the wiring substrate and the light transmissive member.
8. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: On the support body, another recess is formed with the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion. The Fabry - Perot interference filter is arranged in the other recess. When viewed from the first direction, the distance from the inner edge of the other recess to the outer edge of the support in one direction is greater than the width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter in the one direction.
9. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein On the support, there are formed other recesses having the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, The Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, The light passing portion is an opening formed in the support, When viewed from the first direction, the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter has a rectangular shape, When viewed from the first direction, the distance from the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter to the outer edge of the support in the direction perpendicular to one side of the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter is greater than the length of the diagonal of the outer edge of the Fabry - Perot interference filter, When viewed from the first direction, the width of the opening is smaller than the width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter in the direction perpendicular to the one side.
10. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein On the support, there are formed other recesses having the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, The recess and the other recesses are arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, The Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, If the width of the Fabry - Perot interference filter in a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction is set as Wf, the width of the wiring substrate in the third direction is set as Ws, the width of the other recess in the third direction is set as W1, and the width of the recess in the third direction is set as W2, then the relationship "Wf ≤ W1 < Ws ≤ W2" or the relationship "Ws ≤ W2 < Wf ≤ W1" holds.
11. The filter unit according to claim 10, wherein The relationship "Wf = W1" holds.
12. The filter unit according to claim 10 or 11, wherein The relationship "Ws = W2" holds.
13. The filter unit according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein On the support, there are formed other recesses having the first direction as the depth direction and opening on the side opposite to the light passing portion, The Fabry - Perot interference filter is disposed in the other recesses, On the support, there are formed through - holes opening on the inner surface of the recess and the outer surface of the support.
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