Mitsubishi Electric to Launch 80×60-pixel Thermal-diode Infrared Sensor with More Than Double the Field of View of Existing Sensors

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced the upcoming launch of a new MelDIR-brand 80×60-pixel thermal-diode infrared sensor (MIR8060C1) with a 100°×73° field of view, more than double that of the company’s existing thermal-diode infrared sensors,^* to accurately and efficiently identify people and objects. The expanded field of view will reduce the number of sensors required to effectively monitor large areas, contributing to the safety, security and convenience of solutions for monitoring elderly care facilities and building air-conditioning systems, counting people, and measuring body temperatures. The launch is scheduled for January 6, 2025.

The new MelDIR thermal-diode infrared sensor suppresses incident-light components that blur thermal images and uses a newly designed lens for an expanded field of view. Wide-area monitoring is possible with a single unit, which reduces the cost of monitoring systems, while still providing high-precision 80×60-pixel detection for the accurate identification of people and objects, monitoring behavior, etc. As with existing MelDIR products, support tools are provided to help device manufacturers integrate the sensor into their products, contributing to faster product development.

1. *Including thermal-diode infrared sensor MelDIR MIR8060B1 (78°×53° field, 80×60 pixels).