Model 446 / 446M11

Parallel Opposed Thermally

Compensated IR Detector
with Internal Amplifier
Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 3,839,640 - 4,218,620 - 4,326,663 - 4,384,207 - 4,437,003 - 4,441,023 - 4,868,390

The Model 446 / 446M11 is a paral- .038

(0.97)
lel opposed, thermally compensated
lithium tantalate high gain detector
with an internal operational amplifier ELEMENTS

and precision voltage reference. This .360

(9.14)
detector offers high performance DIA
detection capability, with the ability to .098
(2.5)
cancel thermal changes to the case. .320
The 446M11 operates over an ex- (8.13)
DIA
tended temperature range of -40 to
+70oC. The operational amplifier is FILTER
.180 SQ APERTURE
operated in the current mode and (4.57)
.140
provides very high responsivity with a (3.56)
low impedance output. The internal .006
(0.15)
voltage reference sets the operating .250 .53
point of the amplifier and provides a (6.35) (13)
stable 2.50 V reference output. DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (mm) PINS CIRCLE .200 (5.08); LEAD DIA .017 (0.43)

Test ELTECdata
Features Characteristics 446 / 446M11 Unit Conditions Reference
Detector Type POD
• High Sensitivity and Low
Element Size 1.0 x 2.5 mm, each
Noise
Optical Bandwidth 0.1 to 1,000 µm Various Filters 101
• Outstanding Detectivity (typ) 51,900
(D*) Responsivity V/W 8 to 14 µm, 10 Hz
(min) 38,100
• Cancellation of Case Noise (typ) 130 µVrms/√Hz 10 Hz, 1 Hz BW
Thermal Changes 8 to 14 µm,
NEP (typ) 2.87 x 10-9 W/√Hz 100
10 Hz, 1 Hz BW
• Wide Operational 8 to 14 µm,
D* (typ) 5.84 x 107 cm√Hz/W 100
Temperature Range 10 Hz, 1 Hz BW
(min) 5 104
• Immune to RFI-EMI Operating Voltage
(max) 15
VDC V+ to Gnd
(4.1.c)
• Simplified External Operating Current (typ) 1.5 mA 104 (4.1.c)
Circuitry Offset Voltage1 + 500 mV
Referenced 106
to Pin 3 Section B
Reference Voltage2 +2.50 V + .08 V
Thermal Breakpoint fΤ (typ) 0.20 Hz 102
Applications Recommended 0 to +70 oC (446)
Functional
Operating Temperature -40 to +70 oC (446M11)

• Hot Object Detection Storage Temperature -55 to +125 oC ∆ T < 50 Co/min

and Counting Output Load (min) 10k Ω
• Industrial Control in Output Protection
Short circuit protected, but
DO NOT REVERSE SUPPLY POLARITY
Areas of Large Ambient
Temperature Changes Characteristics at: 25oC, with -3 filter, V+ = 5VDC
Data is established on a sample basis and is believed to be representative.
• Motion Sensing 1
Model 446M11 has lower offset voltage shift in temperature than Model 446.
2
The internal reference voltage is accessible on Pin 3. This voltage is used to bias the internal
• Robotics
amplifier. Offset voltage is referred to this point. This voltage provides a low drift reference to allow
• Heating / AC Control direct DC coupling of a subsequent comparator or A/D converter. The recommended maximum
load on this pin is 100 µA (source only) to maintain electrical and thermal stability. Current loads
• Flame Detection greater than 100 µA may adversely affect performance; however, the output is short circuit protected.
 FIELD OF VIEW
RF = 1 x 1011 Ω
0 1 V+
30o 30o

X1 X2 2 OUTPUT

Voltage
60o 60o Ref.
RB
3 2.5 V REFERENCE
1 x 1011Ω
4 GROUND

90o 90o
100 50 Response (%) 50 100
3 4
PIN DESIGNATIONS
For –3 filter only. For other filters, consider refrac- 1. V+
tive index and thickness. 2. OUTPUT
3. 2.5 V REFERENCE
Symmetrical crystal gives same FOV in vertical and 2 1 4. GND/CASE
horizontal planes. BOTTOM VIEW

For best results, the following precautions and recommendations Noise: As a resolution or lower information limit, noise is established
should be observed. (See ELTECdata #101): not only by the detector. Other noise sources are:

Mounting: Avoid mechanical stresses on case and leads. • Radiated and conducted RF signals
Soldering: Detectors must be hand soldered to minimize the • Subsequent amplification or signal conditioning stages
chance of destroying the internal components. Avoid machine or • Power supply noise
hot air soldering. Leave a minimum lead length of .250 inch
(6.35mm). When soldering to detector leads, use a heat sink be- • Components, such as high value resistors and capacitors (tantalum
and aluminum electrolytic)
tween the case and leads. Beware that the new RoHS compliant
solders require a higher soldering temperature making heat sinking • Mechanical contacts and weak solder joints
the detector extremely important. • Shock and vibration excited microphonics
Static Discharge: Protect detectors from electro-static charges. • Outside thermal influences on the detector other than the desired
infrared input, i.e. drafts
Thermal Shock: Temperature changes and rate of change must be
o All of these noise sources should be considered carefully when the
kept to a minimum (<50C /min.) to prevent damage.
information signal is <10 mV.

Light Leakage: Slight sensitivity to visible light leaking through the

Transmission Characteristics of –3 Filter (HP7)
glass-to-metal seal on the base may be observed.
100
Optical Design: Use of a detector with a filter in an optical system may
Transmittance (%)

80 require consideration of the image displacement toward the filter. This

displacement (s) caused by the insertion of a planoparallel plate (filter
60 thickness = t; refractive index = N) is given by s = (t/N)(N-1).

40

20

NOTICE: The information provided herein is believed to be reliable.

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 However, ELTEC Instruments, Inc. assumes no responsibility for
Wavelength (µm) inaccuracies or omissions. Due to industry components being incor-
porated into ELTEC’s devices and ELTEC continually striving for
product improvement, specifications may change without notice.
75% Transmission Average 70% Transmission Absolute
Transmission below cutoff is <1%
For information on other standard filters available, refer
to ELTECdata #101.

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