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 measurement capabilities of the Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor QS9-IL include a maximum average power of 50 mW, noise equivalent power of 6 nW, spectral range of 0.1 - 1000 μm, current responsivity of 0.25 μA/W, thermal frequency of 0.25 Hz, voltage responsivity of 13 kV/W, feedback resistor of 100 G Ω, and supply voltage of ±5 V.

The physical characteristics of the Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor QS9-IL include an aperture diameter of 9 mm, absorber MT, dimensions of 15.2Ø x 6.4D mm, weight of 0.0015 kg, and a TO8 package.

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

The Gentec-EO Discrete Pyroelectric Sensor QS9-IL has a range of diameter from 1 to 9 mm.

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