HPGe Infrared Detectors

DESCRIPTION

HPGe infrared detectors are intended for NIR Fluorescence or Raman spectroscopy and similar applications in spectral region from 850 nm to 1.7 µm.

Description

Application

High sensitive HPGe infrared detectors are intended for NIR Fluorescence or Raman spectroscopy and similar applications in spectral region from 850 nm to 1.7 µm.

Features

  • Highest sensitivity
  • Low noise level
  • Frequency range up to 300 Hz
  • LN2 cooled electronic input stage (FET and feedback resistor)
  • RG 850 window with antireflective coating
  • Preamplifier with temperature monitor
  • Various types of Dewar vessel are available

COMPLETE SET

  • HPGe IR detector in cryostat and LN2 Dewar
  • Low noise preamplifier with HV bias supply for detector

SPECIFICATION

Parameter Value
Detector area, mm2 20
Operating Temp, K 77
Noise Equivalent Power (NEP), W About 10^-16
Responsivity, V/W 5*1010
Output Impedance, Ohm 10
Output Noise Level, μV(rms) 60
Frequency Bandwidth , Hz 1-2000
Dewar Capacity, l 7
Liquid Nitrogen Holding Time, days 6
Detector ready for work after filling with LN2, h 2
Distance of detector from window, mm 8-10
Entrance collimator diameter, mm 2