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Infrared Sensors

Infrared sensors are electronic devices that detect infrared radiation and convert it into a measurable electrical signal. Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that lies in the non-visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves.

Infrared sensors work by detecting the heat emitted by objects in their field of view. They typically consist of an infrared detector, which absorbs the radiation and generates an electrical signal proportional to the amount of heat detected, and a signal processing circuit, which amplifies and analyzes the signal to determine the presence, location, and intensity of the infrared radiation.

Infrared sensors are widely used in a variety of applications, including remote temperature sensing, motion detection, gas detection, and flame detection. They are commonly used in industrial settings for process control, monitoring and inspection, and in consumer electronics for home automation, security systems, and remote controls.

One of the key advantages of infrared sensors is their ability to detect objects and conditions that are not visible to the naked eye, such as temperature gradients and gas leaks. They are also non-contact sensors, which means they can detect objects without physical contact, making them ideal for applications where contact with the object is not desirable or possible.

However, infrared sensors also have some limitations, such as their susceptibility to interference from ambient heat sources, their limited range and resolution, and their inability to detect non-thermal infrared radiation, such as that emitted by some types of plastics.

Infrared Sensors

Available Parts 4

Part# Info Specs
Part RoHS Manufacturer Description Minimum Detectivity JESD-609 Code Mounting Feature No. of Channels Maximum Operating Temperature Minimum Operating Temperature Photosensitive Area Minimum Responsivity Semiconductor Material Sensors or Transducers Type Spectral Response (nm) Sub-Category Terminal Finish
IRA-S400ST01A01 by Murata Manufacturing

IRA-S400ST01A01

Murata Manufacturing

INFRARED SENSOR,PYROELECTRIC; Mounting Feature: THROUGH HOLE MOUNT; Photosensitive Area: 17.39 mm2; No. of Channels: 1; Minimum Operating Temperature: -40 Cel; Maximum Operating Temperature: 70 Cel;

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

1

70 Cel

-40 Cel

17.39 mm2

INFRARED SENSOR,PYROELECTRIC

USEQGCDAC8N100 by KEMET Corporation

USEQGCDAC8N100

KEMET Corporation

USEQGCDAC8N100 by KEMET is an Infrared Sensor with 2 channels, -40 to 85°C operating range, and 150000 V/W responsivity. Ideal for applications requiring precise pyroelectric sensing in various environments.

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

2

85 Cel

-40 Cel

150000 V/W

INFRARED SENSOR,PYROELECTRIC

AFBR-S6PY3151 by Broadcom

AFBR-S6PY3151

Broadcom

INFRARED SENSOR, THERMAL, PYROELECTRIC; Mounting Feature: THROUGH HOLE MOUNT; Minimum Operating Temperature: -40 Cel; Maximum Operating Temperature: 85 Cel; Minimum Responsivity: 167000 V/W; No. of Channels: 2;

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

2

85 Cel

-40 Cel

167000 V/W

INFRARED SENSOR, THERMAL, PYROELECTRIC

AFBR-S6PY2626 by Broadcom

AFBR-S6PY2626

Broadcom

INFRARED SENSOR, THERMAL, PYROELECTRIC; Mounting Feature: THROUGH HOLE MOUNT; No. of Channels: 2; Minimum Responsivity: 167000 V/W; Maximum Operating Temperature: 85 Cel; Minimum Operating Temperature: -40 Cel;

THROUGH HOLE MOUNT

2

85 Cel

-40 Cel

167000 V/W

INFRARED SENSOR, THERMAL, PYROELECTRIC