TPA81 THERMAL SENSOR

TPA81 Thermopile array sensor - This innovative sensor can detect infrared radiation in the 2degm to 22degm range (the range of radiant heat).The device consists of a PCB on which is an array of eight thermopiles (thermocouples connected in series) together with a silicon lens and associated electronics.The sensor can simultaneously measure the temperature of eight adjacent points as well as controlling a servo. When used in a relevant robotic application servo control will enable a thermal image to be built up over a wide field of view.