Thermopiles are generically defined as devices that convert thermal energy into electrical energy. That’s true. That’s accurate. Yet it’s also not very descriptive. That’s why we’ve created this brief video. It explains the basics of what our thermopiles are – and how they work. Enjoy!
All objects above absolute zero radiate electromagnetic energy. Our thermopile traps this energy and produces a voltage output proportional to the incident power without having to touch the object it is measuring. Power measurement thus becomes as simple as selecting a suitable optical or IR window to limit the incoming radiation to your area of interest.
Thermopiles are often described as devices that convert thermal energy into electrical energy. That’s true. It’s accurate. Yet it’s also not very descriptive. That’s why we’ve created this brief video. It explains the basics of what our thermopile detectors are – and how they work. Enjoy!