Voltage-Output Infrared Thermopile Temperature Sensor, TO-18 Can
Voltage-output IR thermopile temperature sensor in TO-18 can, 0.85x0.85mm area, 125V/W, 8-14um filter, -30 to +100C, non-contact measurement.
The voltage-output infrared thermopile temperature sensor is a TO-18 metal-can IR sensor that measures object temperature without contact, outputting a voltage proportional to the detected infrared radiation.
Product Overview
This thermopile head detects IR energy through an 8–14 µm filter window and converts it to a voltage signal for non-contact temperature measurement. It is a small TO-18 can with an integrated thermistor (RTD) for ambient compensation, a 0.85 × 0.85 mm sensitive area and a 15 ms response time, aimed at ear/forehead thermometers, industrial non-contact sensing and presence detection.
Key Features
- Non-contact IR temperature sensing in a TO-18 can.
- 0.85 × 0.85 mm sensitive area; 8–14 µm filter.
- Responsivity about 125 V/W; NEP about 0.44 nW/Hz^1/2.
- Integrated RTD for ambient compensation (pins 1/3 thermopile, pin 2 RTD, pin 4 ground).
- Operating range -30 to +100 °C; 15 ms time constant.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Notes / Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Infrared thermopile temperature sensor, TO-18 can | – | Non-contact IR temperature sensor with voltage output. |
| Sensitive Area | 0.85 x 0.85 | mm | Per supplier listing. |
| Responsivity | 125 | V/W | Per supplier listing. |
| Noise Voltage | 60 +/-2 | nV/Hz^1/2 | Per supplier listing. |
| NEP | 0.44 | nW/Hz^1/2 | Per supplier listing. |
| Thermopile Resistance | 350 +/-20% | kOhm | Per supplier listing. |
| Time Constant | 15 | ms | Per supplier listing. |
| Operating Temperature | -30 to +100 | C | Per supplier listing. |
| Spectral Filter | 8 – 14 | um | Per supplier description. |
| Package | TO-18 metal can | – | PC-board mount. |
Applications
- Non-contact industrial temperature sensing.
- Ear/forehead and human-presence IR detection.
- Thermopile heads paired with voltage-output signal boards.
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Ordering & Customization
We supply the TO-18 thermopile can and can pair it with a voltage-output signal board. To quote, confirm whether you need the bare sensor or the module with calibration electronics. Contact our sales team with your measurement range.
FAQ
How does it output temperature? The thermopile produces a small voltage from IR radiation; an external signal board converts it to a usable voltage or digital temperature reading.
What is the filter window? The integrated filter passes the 8–14 µm atmospheric IR band typical for human-body and object temperature sensing.
Do I need an amplifier? The raw thermopile signal is small; a calibrated signal/amplifier board is usually required to get a stable voltage output.
Why Choose Us
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