HgCdTe (MCT) Photovoltaic DetectorPVM-10.6
2.0 – 13.0 µm, ambient temperature, multiple junction
PVM-10.6 is an uncooled IR photovoltaic multiple junction detector based on sophisticated HgCdTe heterostructure for the best performance and stability. The detector is optimized for the maximum performance at λopt = 13.0 μm. It especially useful as large active area detector operating within 2.0 to 13.0 µm spectral range.

Features
Spectral range from 2.0 to 13.0 µm
Large active area from 1×1 mm^2 to 4×4 mm^2
Ambient temperature operation
No bias required
No 1/f noise
Operation from DC to high frequency
Sensitive to IR radiation polarisation
Specification (Ta = 20°C)
Parameter |
PVM-10.6 |
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Active element material
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epitaxial HgCdTe heterostructure |
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Optimum wavelength λopt, µm
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10.6 |
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Detectivity D*(λpeak), cm![]() |
≥2.0×107
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Detectivity D*(λopt), cm
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≥1.0×107
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Current responsivity-active area product Ri(λopt)·L, A·mm/W |
≥0.002
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Time constant τ, ns
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≤1.5 |
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Resistance R, Ω
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20 to 150 | |
Active area A, mm×mm
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1×1, 2×2, 3×3, 4×4 |
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Package
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TO39 | BNC |
Acceptance angle, Φ
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~90° | ~102°*)
~124°**) |
Window
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none |
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*) Aperture C = Ø4 mm. **) Aperture C = Ø6 mm. |
Spectral response (Ta = 20°C)

Mechanical layout, mm

BNC package

TO39 package
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Application notes
Temperature sensor characteristics
Dedicated preamplifier
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