Melexis MLX90640 Far Infrared Thermal Sensor

Melexis MLX90640 Far Infrared Thermal Sensor is a fully calibrated 32 x 24 pixel thermal IR array in a compact, industry-standard, 4-lead TO39 package featuring a digital interface. The MLX90640 contains 768 FIR (Far Infrared) pixels. An ambient sensor is integrated to measure the ambient temperature of the chip and a supply sensor to measure the VDD. The outputs of all IR, Ta, and VDD sensors are stored in internal RAM and accessible through I2C.

The MLX90640 has a -40°C to 85°C operational temperature range and can measure object temperatures between -40°C and 300°C. Maintaining high levels of precision across its full measurement scale, this Far Infrared sensor delivers a typical target object temperature accuracy of ±1°C.

The MLX90640 Sensor Array is ideal for safety and convenience applications, including fire prevention systems, smart buildings, intelligent lighting, IP/surveillance cameras, HVAC equipment, and vehicle seat occupancy detection.

Features

  • Small size, low cost 32x24 pixels IR array
  • Easy to integrate
  • Industry-standard four lead TO39 package
  • Factory calibrated
  • Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference (NETD): 0.1K RMS @1Hz refresh rate
  • I2C compatible digital interface
  • Programmable refresh rate 0.5Hz to 64Hz
  • 3.3V supply voltage
  • Current consumption is less than 23mA
  • 2 FoV (Field of View) options: 55° x 35° and 110° x 75°
  • Operating temperature:  -40°C to 85°C
  • Target temperature: -40°C to 300°C
  • RoHS Compliant

Applications

  • High precision non-contact temperature measurements
  • Intrusion / Movement detection
  • Presence detection / Person localization
  • The temperature sensing element for residential, commercial, and industrial building air conditioning
  • Thermal Comfort sensor in automotive Air
  • Conditioning control system
  • Passenger classification
  • Microwave ovens
  • Industrial temperature control of moving parts
  • Visual IR thermometers

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Melexis MLX90640 Far Infrared Thermal Sensor
Publicerad: 2018-07-10 | Uppdaterad: 2025-05-02