Second generation Grid-EYE infrared sensors with improved NETD from Panasonic now in stock at TTI, Inc.
Second generation Grid-EYE infrared sensors with improved NETD from Panasonic now in stock at TTI, Inc.
May 2017 – The much improved and accurate second generation of Panasonic’s Grid-EYE infrared array sensors is now available in Europe through TTI, Inc., a world leading specialist distributor of electronic components. The new high gain types (AMG8833 and AMG8834) and low gain types (AMG8853 and AMG8854) of Grid-EYE 2nd Generation benefit from an improved NETD (Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference) of 0.16°C at 10Hz and of 0.05°C at 1 Hz. For all Grid-EYE 2nd Generation models the detection distance has improved from 5m up to 7m. It is important to note that the second generation of Grid-EYE sensors is fully compatible with the existing first generation designs. This means that the engineers can now get improved and accurate results when they use the sensor in their applications. Panasonic is committed to improve the customer experience and provide much more application benefits with the improved MEMS technology.
Based on Panasonic’s MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) technology the Grid-EYE 2nd Generation infrared array sensors combine a more sensitive MEMS sensor chip, a digital ASIC (I2C interface) and a silicon lens in the same small package. The parts feature 64 thermopile elements in an 8×8 grid format that detect absolute surface temperature without any contact. Unlike conventional sensors, Grid-EYE uses a patented 60° silicon lens etched out of a silicon wafer, which is (with less than 0.3mm height) the smallest available lens in the market. The combination of these technologies allows for a sensor package size of only 11.6mm x 8mm x 4.3mm, which is around 70% smaller in size than competitors’ products.
Compared to single element thermopile sensors and pyroelectric sensors, the Grid-EYE 2nd Generation can not only detect moving and motionless people and objects, but does that in comparison to its predecessor models with higher precision and higher accuracy.
About TTI, Inc.
TTI, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is one of the world’s leading specialist distributors of passive, connector, electromechanical, discrete, power and sensor components. TTI’s philosophy is “Lead by Design”, and the company differentiates itself by focusing on people, parts and process. TTI in Europe strives to be the distributor of choice for customers and suppliers alike by introducing new product technologies and by stocking broad and deep inventory across its franchise base. TTI’s sophisticated inventory management system ensures the ability to service changes in demand due to fluctuating markets and supply chains. For more information about TTI, please visit http://www.ttieurope.com.
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