IR detectors have all applications covered

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Oct 23, 2006

Ulis has released a range of 25um pixel pitch IR detectors: the UL 02 15 2, the UL 04 17 1 and the UL 03 19 1.

Ulis has released a range of 25um pixel pitch IR detectors: the UL 02 15 2, the UL 04 17 1 and the UL 03 19 1.

Ulis reckons it is the only company to release such a wide range of 25um products.

The compact UL 02 15 2 can be used in thermography and industrial applications and has a 160 x 120 pixel array format, thermal time constant less than 7ms, CMOS readout circuit, 70% area fill factor, and an 8-14um spectral response.

Its operating temperature range varies from -40 to +60C.

Typical operability is greater than 99.9% with a high uniform response.

It has an easy-to-use electrical interface that includes analogue and digital video outputs.

It weighs less than 5g and its overall dimensions are 16.6 x 16.5 x 4.2mm.

It is fully dedicated to low-cost thermography equipment applications.

The UL 04 17 1 is synonymous with high definition.

Its 640 x 480 pixel array format with windowing capability offers identical characteristics to the previous model, yet it possesses considerably higher performances.

The operating temperature range with TEC and focal plane at 30C vary from -30 to +60C, whereas operating temperatures range from -40 to +85C is possible for other focal plane temperatures.

Its signal response is 7mV/K.

Typical operability and standard deviation are identical to the UL 02 15 2.

The focal plane temperature is stabilised by an integrated TEC.

It has one or two analogue outputs and its electrical interface is easy to use.

It weighs less than 30g and its overall dimensions excluding pins are 32 x 23.5 x 7.4mm.

It is aimed at applications such as medical imaging, enhanced driver night vision, security, and thermography.

The last in the family, the UL 03 19 1, offers high performances in a compact package.

With a 384 x 288 pixel array format and windowing capability, its performances are identical to the UL 04 17 1.

It has analogue and digital outputs.

It is intended for applications in predictive maintenance, industrial process control, medical imaging, security, and enhanced night vision for driving.