Introduction
The OTP-538U is a thermopile sensor in classic TO-46 housing. The sensor is composed of 116
elements of thermocouple in series on a floating micro-membrane having an active diameter of 545
μm and with blacken surface to absorb the incident thermal infrared radiation, which induces a
voltage response at output terminals. The sensor chip is fabricated by a unique front-surface bulk
micromachining technology, which result in smaller size and faster to response ambient
temperature change.
The IR window is a bandpass filter having its 50% cut-on wavelength at 5 μm, and cut-down at
14μm. The sensor responses proportionally to the incident IR radiation and has a constant signal
response up to its cut-off frequency, which is limited by the sensor thermal time constant of tens
millisecond range.
The OTP-538U thermopile sensor provides nearly Johnson-noise-limited performance, which can
be calculated by its ohmic series resistance. A thermistor element, with a lead connected to
ground, is also provided inside the TO package for ambient temperature reference.
Features
Non-contact temperature detection
Voltage output, easy to take signal
Zero power consumption
Wide detection temperature range
Applications
Medical Application: Ear thermometers
Home Facility: Microwave oven, Hair dryer, Safety system, Home security, Refrigerator & Air
conditioner
Industry Application: Process monitor and controller, Infrared non-contact thermometers
Automobile Application: Thermal sensing system
Features Low Cost Gauge Version and Absolute Version Constant Current or Constant Voltage Drive High Output Wide Pressure Range Available from 1psi to 60psiApplications Medical Instrumentation Altimeter Weather Forecast Tire Gauge Pressure Gauge Industrial Sensor Home Appliances
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