Where Can I Find Top-Notch IR Sensor Solutions for My System?

In summary, Google suggests that people look into companies like Nanometrics or IRIS. Nanometrics manufactures pixel-pitch-sized IR sensors, while IRIS is known for its 4x4 and 2x2 arrays. Both companies offer analog outputs, operate at frequencies up to 1kHz, and have a D* of 1E8. IRIS has a shorter time constant (25ms) than Nanometrics' (30ms), but both are capable of detecting radiation at a range of wavelengths from 8-14 um.
  • #1
Bruce Chuang
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Hello, Every member:

We need to IR sensor solution for our system.
Please, connect to me If you know any company of product or maker about the IR sensor.
Required specifications are as follows: (ps: choose one of the following five.)

1. Thermopile array #1:

a. Pixel pitch: 0.6 mm

b. Array type: 2 x 4 or 4 x 4

c. Sensing wavelength: 8 ~ 14 um

d. Output type: analog for every element

e. Element parameter:

i. Element size: 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm

ii. Sensitivity: 60V/W for 8~14um

iii. Resistance: 80kΩ

iv. Noise: 36 nV/√Hz

v. D*: 0.9E8 for 1Hz

vi. Time constant: < 6ms

2. Thermopile array #2:

a. Pixel pitch: 1.1 mm

b. Array type: 2 x 2

c. Sensing wavelength: 8 ~ 14 um

d. Output type: analog for every element

e. Element parameter:

i. Element size: 1 mm x 1 mm

ii. Sensitivity: 50V/W for 8~14um

iii. Resistance: 80kΩ

iv. Noise: 36 nV/√Hz

v. D*: 1.3E8 for 1Hz

vi. Time constant: < 10ms

3. Pyroelectric array:

a. Pixel pitch: 1.1 mm

b. Array type: 2 x 2

c. Sensing wavelength: 8 ~ 14 um

d. Amplifier: with integrated voltage mode amplifier (ex. FET), every element

e. Operate frequency: 1Hz ~ 5kHz

f. Output type: analog for every element

g. Element parameter:

i. Element size: 1 mm x 1 mm

ii. Sensitivity: 120V/W for 1kHz and 8~14um

iii. Output impedance: ~100kΩ

iv. NEP: 3.8E-10W/√Hz

v. D*: 2.5E8 for 1kHz

vi. Time constant: < 25ms

4. Bolometer array:

a. Pixel pitch: 0.3 mm

b. Array type: 8 x 8

c. Sensing wavelength: 8 ~ 14 um

d. Operate frequency: 1Hz ~ 5kHz

e. Output type: analog for every element

f. Element parameter:

i. Element size: 0.25 mm x 0.25 mm

ii. Sensitivity(before readout gain, 2V, 0Hz): 100,000V/W

iii. NETD(f/1, 300K, 30Hz): < 10mK

iv. D*: 8E8

v. Time constant: < 15ms

5. MCT(HgCdTe) or PbSe or InSb:

a. Sensor type: one element

b. Sensing wavelength: 3 ~ 5 um(cut-off λ= 4.9 ~ 6 um)

c. Element parameter:

i. Element size: 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm or 1 mm x 1 mm

ii. D*: 1E10

iii. Cooling: None or Built-in TEC type (Up to two TEC)

If you have any question, welcome to contact me.

Best Regards~

Bruce
 
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  • #3
Dr. Courtney said:
Google is your friend here.
Dear Dr. Courtney:

Thanks for your reply~!
Ya~ I know google is my good friend, but I want to know some relatively unknown or non-popular company however they have top-notch of the IR sensor technology. If they have the product of my needs or depending on the specification to customize that will be very wonderful.
 

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