Grid-EYE is a thermopile array sensor that features 64 thermopile elements in an 8x8 grid format. Contrary to conventional thermal sensors that only measure temperature of a certain point-of-contact, Grid-EYE, based on Panasonic’s MEMS technology, can measure temperature of the entire specified area without any contact; in other words, it is a “contactless thermopile array sensor”. 64 pixels yield accurate temperature measurement over a viewing angle of 60° provided by a silicon lens. Grid-EYE uses an I2C communication interface, enabling temperature measurements at speeds of 1 or 10 frames/sec. An interrupt function is also available.

With an array of detection elements Grid-EYE can use passive infrared detection to determine temperature differentiation allowing it to detect multiple objects simultaneously. Grid-EYE is able to measure actual temperature and temperature gradients, providing thermal images and identifying direction of movement. Compared to single thermopile sensors or pyroelectric sensors, Grid-EYE offers immense benefits.

• Digital output (I2C)
  
• Interrupt signal output
  
• SMD package (reflow compatible)
  
• 8x8 (64) pixel range
  
• Frame rate: 10 frames/s or 1 frame/s

Downloads

• Grid Eye Datenblatt
• Grid-Eye Flyer