Frequently Asked Questions

The advantages of a pyroelectric detector over other IR detectors are room temperature operation, broad spectral response, high sensitivity (D*) and fast response (sub-nsec into 50 Ω).

The Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor QS5-IF is ideal for pulsed laser applications, thermal measurements, laser optics, metrology, inspection, and biomedical and military applications.

The Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor QS5-IF is available in two configurations: high sensitivity or high average power, and ranges from 1 to 9 mm in diameter.

The physical characteristics of the Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor QS5-IF include a maximum average power of 50 mW, noise equivalent power of 160 nW, spectral range of 0.1 - 1000 μm, and current responsivity of 0.25 μA/W.

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

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