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

The distributor of interconnection components, passive and electromechanical and power supplies, Avnet Abacus, an Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA business unit, has added to its portfolio the new infrared array sensor of 64 Panasonic Grid-EYE non-contact temperature detection 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, the Industrial Devices Division of Panasonic Corporation. The Grid-EYE, which is based on Panasonic's advanced MEMS technology, It is characterized by having 64 thermopile elements in an array format 8 X 8 and for combining a thermistor and an integrated circuit (IC) to allow 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 detection 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 images 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 ℃) with a 60° angle by means of a silicone lens.

The Grid-EYE also impresses with an I²C communication interface, which allows a measurement speed of 1 Or 10 frames per second, an interrupting function and an operating voltage of 3.3 Or 5 Ⅴ. So, The new sensor is ideal in a large number of applications, such as household appliances, Industrial Automation, security systems, digital signage, Motion Control and Healthcare Devices.

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