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IRLabs is the global leader in highly sensitive and cost-effective cryogen-free and cryogenic bolometers and IR detectors for general research, high resolution and far-IR detection, and OEM applications.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Find the Bolometer or Photoconductor for Your Spectral Range<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Why Choose Bolometers from IRLabs?<\/h2>\n

We have supplied cooled IR bolometers and IR detectors to leading scientific organizations since 1967. We offer a full range of composite, silicon, hot electron, and germanium bolometers and photodetectors used for FTIR spectroscopy, high magnetic field research, terahertz research, molecular beam physics, and IR astronomy.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Highly sensitive:<\/strong> Our proven experience in cryogenics, electronics and optics sets the benchmark in sensitivity<\/p>\n

Cost effective<\/strong>: Standard bolometers reduce project costs<\/p>\n

Cryogen-free options:<\/strong> Eliminates needs for scarce and expensive liquid helium<\/p>\n

Wide spectral range:<\/strong> Complete coverage of the IR spectral range<\/p>\n

Customized configurations: <\/strong>Can be configured to meet specific application requirements including increased work height, dual detectors, filter positions and coupling optics<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Bolometer & IR Detector Comparison<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00a0<\/b>Bolometers<\/b><\/th>\n\n

Spectral Response (<\/b>\u00b5m)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

Operating Temp
(K)<\/b><\/th>\n		Electrical Sensitivity (S[V\/W])<\/b><\/th>\nNoise Equivalent Power
<\/b>[W\/Hz(1\/2)]<\/strong><\/th>\n		Noise
<\/b>Vn[nV\/Hz(1\/2)]<\/strong><\/th>\n		Frequency Response<\/strong>
(Optimum Chopping Frequency)<\/span><\/th>\n		Liquid Cryogen Cooling<\/b><\/th>\n\n

Cryogen-free Cooling<\/b><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

General Purpose 4.2 K Bolometer System<\/td>\n\n

15 – 2000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

operation to 4.2<\/td>\n~ 2.4 X 105<\/sup><\/td>\n~ 2.5 X 10-13<\/sup><\/td>\n\u2264 80 at 80Hz<\/td>\n< 500 Hz<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hi Res 4.2K Bolometer System<\/td>\n\n

15 – 500<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

operation to 4.2<\/td>\n~ 6.1 X 105<\/sup><\/td>\n~ 6.5 X 10-14<\/sup><\/td>\n\u2264 40 at 80Hz<\/td>\n< 200 Hz<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard 1.6 K Bolometer System<\/td>\n\n

15 – 2000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1.6<\/td>\n~ 7.5 X 105<\/sup><\/td>\n~ 4.6 X 10-14<\/sup><\/td>\n\u2264 40 at 80Hz<\/td>\n> 1 KHz<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Far-IR 1.6 K Bolometer System<\/td>\n\n

300 – 5000<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1.6<\/td>\n~ 1.0 X 107<\/sup><\/td>\n~ 2.0 X 10-14<\/sup><\/td>\n\u2264 50 at 80Hz<\/td>\n< 300 Hz<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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InSb Hot e-Bolometer<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0.3mm – 5mm<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

4.2<\/td>\n> 4.0 X 103<\/sup><\/td>\n\u00a0< 8 x 10-13<\/sup><\/td>\n< 4.0 at 200Hz<\/td>\n< 600 kHz<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Photoconductors<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Si:B Photoconductor<\/td>\n5 – 30<\/td>\n4.2<\/td>\nSNR > 2.5 X 105<\/sup><\/td>\n< 5.0 X 10-12<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n< 20\u00b5V\/Hz(1\/2)<\/sup> at 1kHz<\/span><\/td>\nDC to 5kHz<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ge:Ga Photoconductor<\/td>\n40-120<\/td>\n4.2<\/td>\nSNR > 2.5 X 105<\/sup><\/td>\n< 5.0 X 10-11<\/sup><\/span><\/td>\n< 10\u00b5V\/Hz(1\/2)<\/sup> at 1kHz<\/span><\/td>\nDC to 5kHz<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Selecting Bolometers or Photoconductors<\/h2>\n

Our broad-bandwidth bolometers and doped photoconductors each offer advantages to best meet your spectral band, frequency response, noise, and budget requirements. We\u2019re happy to discuss your application, requirements, and budget to determine the right fit for your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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