The Difference Between Medium Wave And Long Wave Uncooled Infrared Detectors
Engineer Manager:
MS. Melin,
WhatsApp:+86-18291418396,
Email: melin@ireeda.com
The current most commonly used wavebands of uncooled infrared detectors are medium-wave and long-wave infrared detectors. When customers choose infrared detectors, they often wonder in which circumstances they should choose medium-wave uncooled infrared detectors, and in which circumstances they should choose long-wave uncooled infrared detectors. Medium wave and long wave are divided according to the spectral range of detection. Since the length of the wave is different, there would be difference in other aspects.
This article reveals to you the differences between medium-wave and long-wave uncooled infrared detectors from the spectral range and penetration capability.
1. Spectral range
The most essential difference between them is the different wavelength range. The medium wave wavelength range is 3~5μm, and the long wave wavelength range is 8~14μm.
2.Penetration ability
Mid-wave infrared detectors can work in harsh environments such as high temperatures, smoke, and haze. Their image effects are very clear and can capture more details of the target, but they are easily affected by atmospheric factors. Long-wave infrared detectors are more suitable for dry, sandy, and long-distance detection. Therefore, the medium-wave uncooled infrared detector has a significantly better range and effect than long-wave in climatic conditions with high humidity such as rainy days and foggy days. However, thedetecting range of long-wave uncooled infrared detectors does not decrease significantly under sandy and dusty climate conditions, and itsdetecting range and effect are significantly better than medium wave.
3. Cost
The manufacturing technology of mid-wave infrared detectors is relatively mature and the cost is low, while the technology of long-wave infrared detectors is complex and the materials are relatively expensive.
To sum up, medium-wave and long-wave infrared detectors have their own advantages and disadvantages, so in application, the appropriate infrared detector should be selected according to the actual situation.
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Engineer Manager:
MS. Melin,
WhatsApp:+86-18291418396,
Email: melin@ireeda.com
