Infrared Source Series 5x
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Pulsable, in a class of its own!
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MEMS Technology
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Faster Modulation (50% depth at 100 Hz)
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Collimated Light (10x Intensity!)
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Low Input Power
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The
HawkEye IR-5x Series is a MEMS technology pulsable infrared emitter. This
source is based on patented technology, utilizing a thin film resistor of
diamond-like nanostructured amorphous carbon. Due to its low thermal mass,
the IR-5x Series can be pulsed at frequencies up to 100+ hertz with good
modulation depth (contrast between the on and off states). This source is
significantly better, watt for watt and hertz for hertz than any competing
non-mechanical modulation that technology offers!
The
normal working range for the IR-50 Series Source is 450°C to 750°C. Peak
short-term heating up to 850°C is possible. Calculated life is approximately
20,000 hours when operated at 600°C and 10 hertz frequency. The input power
required for this source is less than 1 watt.
Operational Characteristics for the IR-5x Series
Typical Operating Parameters
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Typical Levels |
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Temperature |
450 |
600 |
750 |
degrees centigrade |
| Voltage |
4.6 |
5.9 |
7.0 |
Volts (AC or DC) |
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Current |
92 |
118 |
138 |
mAmps |
| Power
Input |
0.42 |
0.70 |
0.96 |
Watts |
| Estimated Life |
75,000 |
20,000 |
5,000 |
hours of operation (10 hertz
at 50% duty cycle) |
Comparison of IR-5x Series Models
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IR-50 |
IR-55 |
IR-56 |
IR-57 |
Units/Notes |
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Length |
0.170 |
0.646 |
0.360 |
1.000 |
inches |
| Diameter |
0.360 |
0.495 |
0.400 |
1.000 |
inches |
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Package |
TO-5 with Cap |
parabolic optic |
parabolic optic |
elliptical
optic |
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Normalized On-Axis Output at 1 inch |
1 |
15 |
11 |
NA |
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| Normalized Angular
Output--FWHM |
100° |
15° |
20° |
NA |
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details |