IR-5x Series of 1 Watt Pulsable IR Emitters TO-5

Item Description

The HawkEye IR-5x Series is a MEMS technology pulsable infrared emitter. This
source is based on patented technology, utilizing a thin film resistor of diamond-like nanostructured amorphous carbon. Due to its low thermal mass, the IR-5x Series can be pulsed at frequencies up to 100+ hertz with good modulation depth (contrast between the on and off states).

The IR-50, mounted in a TO-5 header with a windowless cap provides a small package.  The IR-50 uses a micromachined source chip with a thin, high-emissivity membrane.

The IR-50 can also be configured with optional windows, sapphire (-S, 0.7-5.0 um) or CaF2 (-CaF2, 0.15-9.0 um).

The IR-55 utilizes a collimated optic to provide more than 12x the on-axis output. The package is 0.5 inches in diameter and 0.65 inches long. FWHM (full width at half max) for the IR-55 is 15°. 

Similarly, the IR-56 provides collimated output in a "short" parabolic design (0.4 diameter and 0.36 length).  It delivers approx. 50-55% of the on-axis energy of the IR-55.  FWHM (full width at half max) for the IR-56 is 20°. 

The IR-57 utilizes a 1.0 inch diameter focusing elliptical optic.

Select your chosen part in the pull down menu above.

Also see the Universal Photon Source (UPS) Driver Board as an accessory to your emitter.

Product Technical Specs

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