Frequently Asked Questions

The advantages of using a pyroelectric detector include room temperature operation, broad spectral response, high sensitivity, and fast response.

The Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor is provided in two configurations: high sensitivity or high average power.

The Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor has an aperture diameter of 3 mm, absorber MT, dimensions of 9.1Ø x 6.4D mm, weight of 0.001 kg, and is packaged in TO5.

The physical characteristics of the Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor include a maximum average power of 50 mW, noise equivalent power of 80 nW, spectral range of 0.1 - 1000 μm, current responsivity of 0.5 μA/W, thermal frequency of 0.8 Hz, voltage responsivity of 50 V/W, feedback resistor of 100 MΩ, and supply voltage of ±12 V.

A pyroelectric detector is a thermal detector that produces a current output proportional to the rate of change of temperature when exposed to radiation.

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