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DMCT Series Liquid-Nitrogen-Cooled MCT Detectors, 2–22 µm Spectral Range

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Liquid-nitrogen-cooled MCT detectors for mid-infrared spectroscopy and fast infrared time-resolved measurements.

DMCT series detectors are liquid-nitrogen-cooled mercury cadmium telluride (MCT) photodetectors covering 2–22 µm. The DMCT(x)-De01 models are offered with long-wavelength cutoffs of 12, 14, 16 or 22 µm for routine measurements with a preamplifier and lock-in amplifier, while the DMCT12-HS has an integrated 20 MHz preamplifier and a rise time below 50 ns for time-resolved work.

Key Features

  • DMCT(x)-De01 in four spectral ranges: 2–12, 2–14, 2–16 and 2–22 µm
  • DMCT(x)-De01 models require a preamplifier and lock-in amplifier; -PA versions come with a matched preamplifier
  • DMCT12-HS: integrated 20 MHz preamplifier, rise time below 50 ns, connects directly to an oscilloscope
  • Minimum D* from 5×10⁹ to 3×10¹⁰ cm·Hz½/W, depending on model
  • Dewar mounts conveniently on the spectrometer; one liquid nitrogen fill lasts about 8 hours
  • Fits the manual slit of Omni-λ series spectrometers

Typical Applications

  • Mid-infrared spectroscopy
  • Infrared time-resolved measurements
  • Infrared emission and photoluminescence measurements
  • Lock-in detection of chopped IR signals

Model Overview

Model Spectral Range (µm) Peak Responsivity (V/W) D* min. (cm·Hz½/W, λpeak, 1 kHz) Rise Time (ns) Preamplifier
DMCT12-De01 2–12 3×10³ 3×10¹⁰ – Optional
DMCT14-De01 2–14 1×10³ 3×10¹⁰ – Optional
DMCT16-De01 2–16 900 2.5×10¹⁰ – Optional
DMCT22-De01 2–22 150 5×10⁹ – Optional
DMCT12-HS 2–12 above 4×10⁴ 3×10¹⁰ below 50 Integrated, 20 MHz

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Models: DMCT12-De01, DMCT14-De01, DMCT16-De01, DMCT22-De01, DMCT12-HS, DMCT12-De01-PA, DMCT14-De01-PA, DMCT16-De01-PA, DMCT22-De01-PA · Contact WaveQuanta for a quote, configuration advice and lead time.

Detector Type MCT (HgCdTe), liquid-nitrogen-cooled
Spectral Range 2–12 µm up to 2–22 µm, depending on model
Active Size (DMCT(x)-De01) 1 × 1 mm
Cooling Liquid nitrogen (user-supplied); about 8 hours per fill
Output Signal Polarity P (positive)
Compatibility Manual slit of Omni-λ series spectrometers
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