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What is Thermopile Sensor : Top Manufacturers Companies

A thermopile sensor is a thermal sensing device that converts infrared radiation into measurable electrical voltage using multiple thermocouples connected in series. These sensors are widely used in non-contact temperature measurement, smart thermostats, industrial monitoring, medical devices, occupancy sensing, and consumer electronics.

In other words, A thermopile sensor is an electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy. These sensors are commonly used for contactless temperature measurement by absorbing infrared radiation. Due to their reliance on infrared frequencies, they are also known as Infrared temperature sensors.

Thermopile sensor structure

Thermopile Sensor Manufacturers

The following table lists some popular manufacturers and vendors of thermopile sensors:

Thermopile Sensor ManufacturersDescription
Excelitas Technologies Corp.Website: https://www.excelitas.com North America Phone: (+1) 800 775 6786
TE Connectivity, USAWebsite: https://www.te.com Phone (US) : +1 610 893 9800
Melexis Inc.Infrared Sensor having Wide Temperature Sensing Part Number: MLX90616 Website: https://www.melexis.com Tel: +1 248 306 5400 (for Sales enquiries in Detroit US)
Texas Instruments (TI)Infrared thermopile sensor Part numbers: TMP006, TMP007 Website: www.ti.com
Dexter Research MI. 48130 U.S.A.Website: https://www.dexterresearch.com/ Email: info@dexterresearch.com Phone: +1 (734) 426-3921
Cytron TechnologiesWebsite: www.cytron.com.my Email: sales@cytron.com.my Phone: 04-548 0668
Edmund OpticsCoherent thermopile power sensor Website: https://www.edmundoptics.com/ Phone: 1-800-363-1992 (USA)
NIPPON CERAMIC CO., LTD.Website: https://www.nicera.co.jp Email: ip-sales@nicera.co.jp Phone: +81-857-53-4666
PASCO Scientific, CA 95747 USAWebsite: https://www.pasco.com Email: mkotlyar@pasco.com
Kentek Corporation, USAWebsite: https://www.kenteklaserstore.com/ Toll free: 1-800-432-2323 Phone: (+1) 603-223-4900

Summary

A thermopile sensor detects infrared energy and measures temperature without physical contact. Manufacturers develop thermopile sensors for medical devices, industrial automation, smart homes, and environmental monitoring systems.