HgCdTe (MCT) Multi Channel Detectors

Specifications

Diode Type: HgCdTe
Wavelength Of Operation: 10600 nm
Max Frequency Response: Other / Not specified
Active Area Size: 1 mm²
Dark Current: 1-10 nA
Package Type: Custom Package
Built-In Amplifier: Not Specified
Applications: Sensing and Measurement
Spectral Range: 2.0 – 12.0 µm
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Features


  • Wide Spectral Range: Operates effectively across a 2.0 – 12.0 µm range, optimized for peak performance at 10.6 µm.

  • High Detectivity: Offers a detectivity of ≥2.0×107 cm·Hz1/2/W at peak wavelength, ensuring high sensitivity.

  • Fast Response Time: Features a time constant of ≤1.5 ns, allowing for rapid detection and processing.

  • Robust Construction: Built with an epitaxial HgCdTe heterostructure for enhanced performance and stability.

  • Quadrant Design: Comprises four separate active elements arranged in a quadrant geometry for precise laser beam profiling and positioning.

  • Compact Package: Housed in a TO8 package, facilitating easy integration into various systems.

  • Wide Acceptance Angle: Offers an acceptance angle of approximately 70°, accommodating a broad range of incident angles.

  • Element Specifications: Each active element has a 1×1 mm2 area with a 200 µm distance between elements.

Applications


  • Laser Beam Profiling: The PVMQ detector is optimized for maximum performance at 10.6 µm, making it ideal for precise laser beam profiling applications.

  • Positioning Systems: With its quadrant geometry and high detectivity, the detector is suitable for accurate positioning systems that require precise detection of laser beams.

  • Infrared Sensing: The uncooled IR photovoltaic multiple junction design allows for effective infrared sensing without the need for additional cooling systems.

  • Optical Alignment: The quadrant detector's configuration aids in optical alignment tasks, ensuring accurate alignment of optical components.

  • Research and Development: The sophisticated HgCdTe heterostructures provide stability and performance, making the detector useful in R&D environments for developing new optical technologies.