SPH-30 Series: Discrete Pyroelectric Detectors.

Current Mode, High Frequency, Low Noise.


These current mode hybrids offer solid noise performance at elevated frequencies. The standard device includes a 108 ohm resistor with flat bandwidth to 5 KHz. These detectors take full advantage of our Pyroelectrics fast response time (nanoseconds).

Available with five element sizes from 1mm to 9mm diameter and packaged in TO5 or TO8 enclosures. Power required, +/- 12 Volts.

Options for this series of hybrids include IR windows that tailor their spectral response.

We also offer a unique test box, SPH-CM-TEST, for an easy and convenient way to power and evaluate the SPH-30 hybrids.

  • Frequency response to 1KHz to 20MHz
  • Voltage responsivity to 100 V/W
  • NEP 5 x 10-8 W/(Hz)1/2
  • 1 mm to 9 mm diameter
  • Optional IR windows

Related Documents


Product Data sheet: SPH-30
Spectrum New Product Guide

Product Categories


Pyroelectric Detectors
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Optical Trap Detectors
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SPH-30 Series: Current Mode, High Frequency, Low Noise.

. SPH-31 SPH-32 SPH-33 SPH-35 SPH-39 Units Conditions
Specification (@25%C) Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max Min Typ Max . .
d, Diameter 1 2 3 5 9 mm
A, Area 0.78 3.14 7.07 19.63 63.62 mm2
Cd, Capacitance 15 22 60 90 280 pF f=1kHz
Ri, Current Responsivity 0.7 1 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.15 0.25 0.15 0.25 µA/W at 0.63 µm
ft, Thermal 3db Frequency 3.5 6 1.6 3 0.8 2 0.5 1 0.25 .5 Hz
RF, Feedback Resistor 0.1 .1 0.1 0.1 0.1 Giga Ohms
RV, Voltage Responsivity 70 100 40 50 30 50 15 25 15 25 V/W 0.63 µm; 15Hz
NEP, Noise Equivelant Power 0.5 1.5 0.8 2.0 0.8 2.0 1.6 5.0 1.6 5 x 10-7 W/(Hz)1/2 0.63 µm; 15Hz; 1Hz BW
D* Detectivity 0.6 1.8 0.9 2.2 1.3 3.3 0.9 2.8 1.6 5.0 x106 cm(Hz)1/2/W 0.63 µm; 15Hz; 1Hz BW
VDD, Supply Voltage +/-12 +/-12 +/-12 +/-12 +/-12 Volts
Package T05 T05 T05 T05 T08
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Performance Curves: Voltage Responsivity

Performance Curves: Noise Equivalent Power





Mechanical Specifications

Source Follower Circuit Diagram


FET Preamp