Contactless thermopile array sensor operates over a viewing angle of 60 degrees

Now available from TTI Europe, Panasonic's Grid-EYE infrared array sensor uses an I²C communication interface, enabling temperature measurements at frequencies of 1 or 10 frames/sec. The device's 64 pixels yield accurate temperature measurement over a viewing angle of 60 degrees provided by a silicon lens. In order to exemplify the potential behind the innovative sensor, Panasonic Automotive & Industrial Systems is launching a Grid-EYE Infrared (IR) Array sensor Evaluation Kit end of September that combines its 'nanopower' PAN1740 Bluetooth Smart module and a microcontroller on one PCB. By combining its new IR sensor technology with Bluetooth technology and software for IR detection of people and objects in a single evaluation kit, Panasonic is enabling customers to develop rapid prototypes and quickly build their own wireless sensor Internet of Things (IoT) applications, says the company.