Datasheet MLX90247C Datasheet (MELEXIS)

Features and Benefits

Solid state sensor
High reliability
Low cost, small size
On chip temperature sensor

Applications

Non-Contact Temperature Sensing
Differential Temperature Sensing
Climate Control
Ear, Temple Th ermometers
Household and Commercial Appliances

Ordering Information

Part No. Description

MLX90247C Thermopile with 100K NTC Thermistor

MLX90247C

Thermopile w/NTC Thermistor

Functional Diagram

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Description

The MLX90247C is a thermopile sensor IC which
detects very small amounts of heat radiation. The
sensor consists of a membrane with a thermopile on
top of it.
The hot junctions of the thermopile are positioned
near the center of the membrane, the cold junctions
above the bulk silicon edge.
Due to the low thermal conductivity of the
membrane, absorbed heat will cause the
temperature to increase more at the center of the
membrane than at the edge above the bulk. This
temperature difference is converted to an electric
potential by the thermo-electric effect in the
thermopile junctions. No supply voltage is needed.

The sensor IC is packaged together with a NTC chip
thermistor for cold junction reference. The
thermopile and thermistor are separate components,
mounted in close proximity. The NTC thermistors
have higher sensitivity at low temperatures than the
standard PTC thermistors in the B and D models.

The sensor and thermistor can be used independent
of each other if desired, as the thermopile potential
is floating.

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Thermopile w/NTC Thermistor

MLX90247C Electrical Specifications

DC Operating Parameters TA = -40oC to 150oC, (unless otherwise specified)

Parameter Symbol Test Condition Min Typ Max Unit

Thermopile Resistance Rtp @298K 44 59.5 75
Sensitivity S
TC of Sensitivity TCs @298K 0.1 %/K

Time constant T 30 ms
Thermistor Value Rntc
Thermal Coefficient NTC

(1) Tolerance given between 15°C and 35°C. Typical value corresponds to a relative resistance change of
–4.68%/°C. Definition of β is ∆lnR/∆(1/T) with T in K. (Naperian logarithm).

Note: when measuring resistances with an ohm meter, please take care that the internal protection diodes,
as indicated in the functional diagram below, are always reverse biased.

(1)

ntc 0-50°C

β

sensor @298K
black body @299K

@298K

(1)

29 42 55

95 100 105
4120 4140 4161 K

k

Ω

V/K

µ

k

Ω

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MLX90247C Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Value Unit Comment

Operating temperature -40 ~ 150 °C Keep diode leakage in mind at high temperatures
Storage temperature -40 ~ 150 °C
Soldering temperature <220 °C t<5sec

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MLX90247C Pinout

Pin Symbol Description

1 OutIr+ Infrared Thermopile positive output
2 Rsens Thermistor for sensor ambient temperature measurement
3 OutIr- Infrared Thermopile negative output
4 Vss Thermistor ground / case potential

TO-39 package - connections

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MLX90247C

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3

Top view = pins down

ML90247C Mechanical Specifications

Parameter Value Unit Comment

TO-39 specifications

Metal cap Welded
Filling gas Nitrogen

Filter specifications

Transmission >75 %
Transmission <0.5 %

Sensor window

FOV 100 ° Full opening angle: Determined by aperture
Aperture diameter 3.5 mm Default

7.5µ < λ <13.5
0 < λ < 5

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ESD Precautions

ESD control procedures whenever handling semiconductor devices.

Disclaimer

included herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, Melexis assumes no responsibil ity f or its use; nor for
any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from it’s use.

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Electronic semiconductor products are sensitive to Electro Static Discharge (ESD). Always observe

Melexis reserves the right to periodically make modifications to product specificat i ons. The informatio n

RA (TO-39) Package Outline

MLX90247C

Thermopile w/NTC Thermistor

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