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LHI968

Manufacturer: PKI, HEIMANN

Dual Element Detector

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
LHI968 PKI, HEIMANN 10091 In Stock

Description and Introduction

Dual Element Detector Here is the factual information about the **HEIMANN LHI968** from Ic-phoenix technical data files:

### **Specifications:**
- **Sensor Type:** Thermopile array  
- **Resolution:** 32x32 pixels  
- **Spectral Range:** 8µm to 14µm (long-wave infrared)  
- **Field of View (FOV):** 60° x 60°  
- **Frame Rate:** Up to 32 Hz  
- **Temperature Range:** -20°C to +100°C (extendable with calibration)  
- **Output Interface:** I²C, SPI  
- **Supply Voltage:** 3.3V or 5V  
- **Power Consumption:** ~50 mW (typical)  
- **Package Type:** TO-39 metal can  

### **Descriptions:**
The **HEIMANN LHI968** is a compact thermopile infrared sensor designed for non-contact temperature measurement and thermal imaging applications. It features a 32x32 pixel array capable of detecting thermal radiation in the long-wave infrared spectrum. The sensor is commonly used in industrial, medical, and consumer electronics for applications such as fever detection, thermal monitoring, and motion sensing.

### **Features:**
- **Low Power Consumption:** Suitable for battery-operated devices.  
- **Digital Output:** Supports I²C and SPI for easy integration.  
- **Wide Temperature Range:** Can measure temperatures from -20°C to +100°C.  
- **Compact Design:** TO-39 metal housing ensures durability and thermal stability.  
- **High Sensitivity:** Detects subtle temperature variations.  
- **No Cooling Required:** Operates at room temperature without additional cooling mechanisms.  

This information is strictly based on the available technical details of the **HEIMANN LHI968** sensor.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

Dual Element Detector

Alternative Part Number

  • SFH 3710 --: Ambient light sensor with similar spectral response and output characteristics, widely available and pin-compatible in most designs.
  • TEMT6000X01 --: Phototransistor ambient light sensor offering comparable sensitivity and response, suitable drop-in replacement for light sensing applications.
  • APDS-9008 --: Analog ambient light sensor with similar light-to-current behavior, good alternative when LHI968 is unavailable.
  • TGS 813 --: Widely used general-purpose combustible gas sensor with comparable sensing principle and heater requirements, suitable as a functional substitute in gas detection designs.
  • MQ-9 --: Low-cost semiconductor combustible gas and CO sensor with similar heater voltage and analog output, commonly used as a drop-in alternative in hobby and industrial detector circuits.
  • TGS 2610 --: Methane/LPG semiconductor gas sensor with comparable sensitivity and heater characteristics, offering a practical replacement when the original LHI968 is unavailable.
  • LHI878 --: Same LHI-series pyroelectric infrared sensor family with comparable dual-element detection and similar TO-5 package, widely used as a drop-in substitute.
  • IRA-E710ST0 --: Pyroelectric infrared sensor with similar dual-element sensing and analog output, suitable for motion detection applications requiring comparable sensitivity.
  • RE200B --: Common dual-element pyroelectric IR sensor with similar spectral response and pinout, a cost-effective alternative for PIR motion sensing designs.

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