PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel thin-film encapsulatedFeatures

Applications

Bondable electrode for COB mounting
High durability for rugged operation
Very high sensitivity
Suitable for automated wire-bonding
Room temperature operation••••
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Flame monitoring
Flame and spark detection
Gas detection and analysis
Spectroscopy
Temperature measurement
Moisture measurement

Electrical and optical characteristics
Type No.

Active area
[mm x mm]

PbS005005BC
PbS010010BC
PbS020020BC
PbS030030BC
PbS060060BC
PbS100100BC

0.5 x 0.5
1x1
2x2
3x3
6x610 x 10

Peak responsivity
S [V/W]
Typ.
Min.
16 ∙ 10510 ∙ 105
8 ∙ 105
5.6 ∙ 10554 ∙ 10
2.8 ∙ 10553 ∙ 10
1.8 ∙ 105
1.4 ∙ 105
0.9 ∙ 10550.6 ∙ 100.4 ∙ 105

PbS010050BC*
1x5
3.5 ∙ 105
* Dark resistance RD [MΩ] = 0.05 - 1•••

Measured with 1550 nm LED, incident power 16 µW/cm²
Measured in a voltage divider circuit with 50 V/mm
Photo responsivity and detectivity are measured with constant load resistance (RL = 1 MΩ) and calculated
for matched resistance

Elementtemperature[°C]

Peak wavelength λP[µm]

20% cut-off
wavelength λC
[µm]

22

Typ.
2.7

Typ.
2.9

Die attach•••

Peak D*(620 Hz, 1 Hz)[cm·Hz½/W]
Typ.
1 ∙ 1011

Use clean, soft rubber tip for pick and place
handling
UV-curing is not suitable due to permanent
damage by UV light exposure
Element temperature should never exceed +70°C

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2 ∙ 105

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0.8 ∙ 1011

Time constant[µs]

Dark resistance RD[MΩ]

Typ.
200

0.3 - 3Wire-bonding••

Electrodes are optimized for room temperature
Al-wire-bonding
Element temperature should never exceed +70°C

Release Date: April 14th, 2020ver. 1.4

PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel thin-film encapsulated
Typical spectral response

Typical frequency response
1E+3

1Normalized signal a.u.

Normalized signal a.u.

1.2

0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
01000

1500

2000

Wavelength (nm)

2500

1E+2

1E+1

1E+0
1E+13000

1E+2

1E+3Frequency (Hz)

1E+4

Typical resistance change over temperature
Normalized dark resistance
a.u.

65432
10-40

-20

020

Temperature (°C)

4060

Storage•••

Handling

Storage temperature: -55°C to +70°C
Exposure to UV light results in permanent damage
Prolonged exposure to visible light results in
temporary low dark resistance•••

Active area is scratch sensitive, protect top
surface from any mechanical contact
Ensure dust-free environment for device handling
Operating temperature: -30°C to +70°COptions•••

Custom windows and filters
Custom packages upon requestEvaluation Kit available

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Single-Pixel thin-film encapsulated

Exemplary mechanical outlines (mm)PbS020020BC

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upon delivery or any other obligation. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for aparticular purpose, are made regarding products described or designs, data or information set forth, or that the products, designs, data or information
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Exemplary circuitRegulatory
For the use of Hertzstück™ PbS and PbSe infrared photodetectors in medical devices, monitoring and control
instruments and consumer applications RoHS exemptions apply.
For automotive applications Hertzstück™ PbS and PbSe infrared photodetectors fall under ELV exemption.

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