Avnet Abacus offers the new infrared sensor for non-contact temperature detection Grid-EYE

The distributor of interconnect components, passive and electromechanical and power supplies, Avnet Abacus, a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, has added to its portfolio the new infrared array sensor 64 Panasonic Grid-EYE Non-Contact Temperature Sensing Thermopiles, que incorpora tecnología de sensado de vanguardia.

Avnet Abacus has announced the availability of Grid-EYE, A new passive infrared array sensor developed by Panasonic Electric Works, Panasonic Corporation's Industrial Devices Division. The Grid-EYE, which is based on Panasonic's advanced MEMS technology, It is characterized by having 64 thermopile elements in a matrix format of 8 X 8 and for combining a thermistor and an integrated circuit (IC) to enable temperature sensing in a tiny surface-mount package (smt) of 11.6 X 4.3 X 8 Mm. Unlike pyroelectric or single-thermopile sensors that only record the temperature at a certain point of contact, the Grid-EYE detects it in the entire specified area.

The new sensor can use passive infrared sensing to establish the temperature difference and check multiple objects simultaneously. It is also possible to measure the current value and temperature gradients in order to provide thermal imaging and identify the direction of movement of people or objects. The range of 64 Pixels provide accurate temperature sensing (in the range of -20 to +100 C) with a 60° angle by means of a silicone lens.

The Grid-EYE also impresses with an I²C communication interface, that allows you to achieve a measurement speed of 1 or 10 frames per second, an interrupt function and an operating voltage of 3.3 or 5 V. So, The new sensor is ideal in a wide range of applications, such as appliances, industrial automation, Security Systems, digital signage, Motion Control & Healthcare Devices.

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