News Release

Opto Diode Corporation
An ITW Company
1260 Calle Suerte
Camarillo, CA 93012
Contact: Russell Dahl, Business Unit Manager
Phone: 1+ 805.499.0335 x312
Fax: 1+ 805.499.8108
Email: russdahl@optodiode.com
Website: www.optodiode.com

Media Contact: Marlene Moore
Smith Miller Moore
Phone: 1+ 818.708.1704
Email: marlene@smithmillermoore.com

CAMARILLO, Calif. – July 22, 2021 - Opto Diode Corporation, an ITW company, introduces atwo-stage cooled, infrared (IR) detector, the BXT2S-38T. The new, high performance 9 mm² active area device is available in a TO8 package with a thermo-electric cooler (TEC) and flat sapphire window. With a peak sensitivity wavelength between 4.3 µm and 4.5 µm, the lead selenide (PbSe) device features typical detectivity (D*) of 3.5 x 10¹⁰, and resistance ranging from 1.0 -15.0 MOhms. The responsivity is 3.3 x 10⁴ V/W (minimum) to 5.0 x 10⁴ V/W (typical) with a typical response time of 12 µsec.

The B Series infrared detectors from Opto Diode are ideal for gas analysis and emissions monitoring, process control, and spectroscopy applications. The family of durable, long-life products combines fast response time and high reliability to ensure consistent performance.

Opto Diode’s new BXT2S-38T element features cooled detector operation as low as
-45 °C; absolute ratings for storage and operating temperatures range from -40 °C to +85 °C. Available for shipping now.

To learn more about the two-stage TEC lead selenide BXT2 Series IR detectors for superior performance in harsh environmental conditions, please visit: https://optodiode.com/ir-detectors-bxt2-series.html. Data sheets, detector biasing information, detector spectral response charts, typical detector voltage charts, and more are available for download here: https://optodiode.com/pdf/B-Series_IR-DetectorsDS.pdf.

For more information about Opto Diode’s full line of exceptionally reliable, high performance photodiodes, sensors, optoelectronic modules, visible and/or infrared LEDs, and photonics assemblies for critical applications, visit: www.optodiode.com.

Opto Diode Corporation (Camarillo, CA - www.optodiode.com), an ITW Company, delivers industry-leading sensors, photodiodes, IR detectors, photonic modules, assemblies, and LEDs. Available in standard and custom designs, Opto Diode products have earned a reputation for high performance, superior quality and reliability for over 30 years. Opto Diode offers advanced performance sensors from the extreme ultraviolet (UV) to the mid-infrared (mid-IR). Our products provide unparalleled high-energy particle, electron, X-ray, and UV detection along with superior sensitivity to discriminate trace gases or detect heat, sparks, or flames in the mid-IR spectrum. Other products include high performance LEDs with radiometric emissions from 365 to 940 nm and IR emitters covering 1 to 10 microns.

In addition, Opto Diode can customize the entire product quality system to test, qualify, and document parts and write procedures to the customers’ own internal guidelines and specifications. This includes a paper trail, every step of the way, when needed.

Opto Diode serves a variety of industries including aerospace, automotive, biotechnology, food processing, medical, military/defense, industrial, semiconductor equipment manufacturing, and test & measurement. Our manufacturing process is in a cleanroom environment, from start to finish. Opto Diode’s domestic U.S. facility is optimized for design and manufacturing with an on-site wafer fabrication, class 1,000 to class 10,000 clean rooms, extensive assembly capabilities and packaging expertise. From prototyping to high-volume production, we manufacture wafers-to-components then package and assemble photonic modules-to-optoelectronic sub-systems. For more information, visit www.optodiode.com.