“All-in-one” IR detection module based on HgCdTe thermoelectrically cooled photovoltaic multi-junction optically immersed detectorUM-I-10.6

UM-I-10.6 is a detection module featuring a TE-cooled, optically immersed photovoltaic multi-junction IR detector based on a HgCdTe heterostructure (PVMI-2TE-10.6-1x1-TO8-wZnSeAR-36), integrated with a transimpedance amplifier and thermoelectric cooler controller in one package (AIP series).
The UM-I-10.6 detection module is a compact, convenient and user-friendly solution.

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A black and silver electronic device with a rectangular shape and a circular lens or sensor on the front. It has a series of cooling fins visible on one side, and the background is plain white.

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Features

Spectral range: 2.0 to 13.0 µm

Frequency bandwidth: DC to 100 MHz

Integrated TEC controller and fan

M4 mounting hole

DC monitor

Single power supply

Compatible with optical accessories

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Fast delivery

No minimum order quantity required

Applications

Gas detection, monitoring and analysis: SO2, NH3, SF6

CBRN threats detection

CO2 laser measurements: power monitoring and control, beam profiling and positioning, calibration

Free-space optical communication

FTIR spectroscopy

Medical bacteria identification

Dentistry

Glucose sensing

Detection module configuration

Detection module symbol	UM-I-10.6
Detector symbol	PVMI-2TE-10.6-1x1-TO8-wZnSeAR-36
Detector type	photovoltaic, multi-junction
Active element material	epitaxial HgCdTe heterostructure
Optical area, A_O	1 mm × 1 mm
Optical immersion	hyperhemisphere
Cooling	2TE (T_chip≅230K)
Acceptance angle, Φ	~36 deg.
Window	wZnSeAR (3 deg. wedged zinc selenide, anti-reflection coating)
Amplifier symbol	AIP
Amplifier type	"all-in-one", transimpedance
Signal output socket	SMA
DC monitor output socket	SMA
Power supply socket	DC 2.5/5.5

Specification

(T_amb = 293 K, T_chip = 230 K, R_load= 50 Ω, unless otherwise noted)

Parameter	Test conditions, remarks	Value			Unit
		Min.	Typ.	Max.	-
Active element temperature, T_chip		-	230	-	K
Cut-on wavelength, λ_cut-on(10%)	At 10% of the peak responsivity	-	2.0	-	µm
Peak wavelength, λ_peak		-	8.0±1.0	-	µm
Specific wavelength, λ_spec		-	10.6	-	µm
Cut-off wavelength, λ_cut-off(10%)	At 10% of the peak responsivity	-	13.0	-	µm
Detectivity, D*	At λ=λ_peak, averaged over 1MHz to f_hi At λ=λ_spec, averaged over 1MHz to f_hi	- 3.5×10⁸	1.1×10⁹ 7.4×10⁸	- -	cm×Hz^1/2/W
Output noise voltage density, v_n	Averaged over 1MHz to f_hi	-	-	350	nV/Hz^1/2
Voltage responsivity, R_v	At λ=λ_peak At λ=λ_spec	- 6.5×10²	2.5×10³ 1.7×10³	- -	V/W
Voltage responsivity, R_v	At λ = λ_peak, DC monitor At λ = λ_peak, DC monitor	2.2×10² 1.5×10²	- -	- -	V/W
Low cut-off frequency, f_lo	DC coupling	-	0	-	Hz
High cut-off frequency, f_hi		100	-	-	MHz
Low cut-off frequency, f_lo	DC monitor	-	0	-	Hz
High cut-off frequency, f_hi	DC monitor	-	150	-	kHz
Output impedance, R_out		-	50	-	Ω
Output voltage swing, V_out		-	-	±0.7	V
Output voltage offset, V_off		-	-	±20	mV
Power supply voltage, V_sup		-	5	-	V
Power supply current consumption, I_sup		-	-	1.2	A
Weight		-	235	-	g