SPH-40 Series: Discrete Pyroelectric Detectors.

Current Mode, Super High Voltage Response, Low Noise.


A family of devices that feature our LiTaO3 detectors mated to a state of the art current mode, operational amplifier circuit with 1011 chip resistor that results in incredible voltage response... 50,000 V/W and a detectable signal level of nanowatts.

The CM circuit is designed to allow the user to adjust bandwidth and voltage output for optimum performance. It is available in five element sizes from 1 mm to 9 mm diameter, packaged in TO5 or TO8 cans.

Options include the application of an Organic Black coating and choice of IR windows to shape their spectral response.

Take a look at our SPH-CM-TEST Test Box as an easy way to power the SPH-40, change Rf and Cbw while evaluating its performance.

  • Responsivity to 50,000 V/W
  • Detectivity to 1.3 x 108 cm(Hz)1/2/W
  • Bandwidth 1Hz to 10KHz
  • 1 mm to 9 mm diameter
  • Optional IR windows

Application Notes


Using SPH-40 Pyro and SPH-CM Test Evaluation Box As a Joulemeter

Related Documents


Product Data sheet: SPH-40
Spectrum New Product Guide

Product Categories


Pyroelectric Detectors
Analog Radiometric Instruments
USB based, Digital Radiometric Instruments
Optical Trap Detectors
Detector Evaluation Test Box

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SPH-40 Series: Current Mode, Super High Voltage Response, Low Noise.

. SPH-41 SPH-42 SPH-43 SPH-45 SPH-49 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 100 100 100 100 100 Giga Ohms
RV, Voltage Responsivity 1 5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 .25 1.3 .25 1.3 x 104V/W 0.63 µm; 5Hz
NEP, Noise Equivelant Power 0.80 4.3 2.0 9.0 2.0 9.0 6.0 20.0 6.0 20.0 x 10-9 W/(Hz)1/2 0.63 µm; 5Hz; 1Hz BW
D* Detectivity 0.2 1.1 0.2 0.9 0.3 1.3 0.2 0.7 0.4 1.3 x108 cm(Hz)1/2/W 0.63 µm; 5Hz; 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