HgCdTe (MCT) Photovoltaic DetectorPVM-2TE-10.6
2.0 – 13.0 µm, two-stage thermoelectrically cooled, multiple junction
PVM-2TE-10.6 is two-stage thermoelectrically cooled 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 = 16.6 μm. It especially useful as large active area detector operating within 2.0 to 13.0 µm spectral range. 3° wedged zinc selenide anti-reflection coated (wZnSeAR) window prevents unwanted interference effects.

Features
Spectral range from 2.0 to 13.0 µm
Large active area from 1×1 mm^2 to 3×3 mm^2
Two-stage thermoelectrically cooled
No bias required
No 1/f noise
Sensitive to IR radiation polarisation
Specification (Ta = 20°C)
Parameter |
PVM-2TE-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![]() |
≥2.0×108
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Detectivity D*(λopt), cm
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≥1.0×108
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Current responsivity-active area product Ri(λopt)·L, A·mm/W
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≥0.01
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Time constant τ, ns
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≤4 |
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Resistance R, Ω
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90 to 350 | |
Active element temperature Tdet, K
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~230 | |
Active area A, mm×mm
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1×1, 2×2 |
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Package
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TO8, TO66 | |
Acceptance angle, Φ
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~70° | |
Window
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wZnSeAR |
Spectral response (Ta = 20°C)

Mechanical layout, mm

2TE-TO8 package

2TE-TO66 package
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Application notes
Temperature sensor characteristics
Dedicated preamplifiers
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