PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel double encapsulated in TO packageFeatures

Applications

Double encapsulation (thin-film and TO package)High durability for rugged operation
Very high sensitivity
Room temperature operation
Sapphire window••
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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]

PbS005005TO5
PbS010010TO5
PbS020020TO5
PbS030030TO5
PbS060060TO8

0.5 x 0.5
1x1
2x2
3x36x6

PbS010050TO5*
1x5* Dark resistance RD [MΩ] = 0.05 - 1•••

Peak responsivity
S [V/W]
Typ.
Min.
16 ∙ 10510 ∙ 105
8 ∙ 105
5.6 ∙ 10554 ∙ 10
2.8 ∙ 10553 ∙ 10
1.8 ∙ 1055
1.4 ∙ 100.9 ∙ 105
3.5 ∙ 1052 ∙ 105

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-offwavelength
λC [µm]Peak D*(620 Hz, 1 Hz)[cm·Hz½/W]

Time
constant
[µs]

22

Typ.
2.7

Typ.
2.9

Typ.
Min.
11
1.1 ∙ 100.8 ∙ 1011

Typ.
200

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Dark resistance RD[MΩ]

0.3 - 3

Release Date: April 14th, 2020ver. 1.8

PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel double encapsulated in TO package
Typical spectral response

Typical frequency response
1E+31Normalized 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.

6
5
4
3
2
10-40-20020

Temperature (°C)

4060Storage•••

HandlingStorage temperature: -55°C to +70°C
Exposure to UV light results in permanent damage
Prolonged exposure to visible light results intemporary low dark resistance••Ensure dust-free environment for device handling
Operating temperature: -30°C to +70°C••

Custom packages upon request
Evaluation Kit availableOptions•••

Custom windows and filters
1-stage or 2-stage Thermoelectric cooler (TEC)
including thermistor
Built-in internal LED for illumination and detection

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PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel double encapsulated in TO package
TO5 exemplary package outlines (mm)PbS020020TO5

Schematic

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While the descriptions, designs, data and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it is provided for yourIndustriestr. 3567063 Ludwigshafen guidance only. Because many factors may affect processing or application/use, we recommend that you make tests to determine the suitability of a
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delivery or any other obligation. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particularpurpose, are made regarding products described or designs, data or information set forth, or that the products, designs, data or information may be usedwithout infringing the intellectual property rights of others. In no case shall the descriptions, information, data or designs provided be considered a partof our terms and conditions of sale.

PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel double encapsulated in TO package
TO8 exemplary package outlines (mm)PbS060060TO8

Schematic

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While the descriptions, designs, data and information contained herein are presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it is provided for yourIndustriestr. 3567063 Ludwigshafen guidance only. Because many factors may affect processing or application/use, we recommend that you make tests to determine the suitability of aproduct for your particular purpose prior to use. It does not relieve our customers from the obligation to perform a full inspection of the products upon
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delivery or any other obligation. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particularpurpose, are made regarding products described or designs, data or information set forth, or that the products, designs, data or information may be usedwithout infringing the intellectual property rights of others. In no case shall the descriptions, information, data or designs provided be considered a partof our terms and conditions of sale.

PbS near-infrared detector
Single-Pixel double encapsulated in TO package

Exemplary circuit

Regulatory
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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delivery or any other obligation. No warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particularpurpose, are made regarding products described or designs, data or information set forth, or that the products, designs, data or information may be usedwithout infringing the intellectual property rights of others. In no case shall the descriptions, information, data or designs provided be considered a partof our terms and conditions of sale.