An 8×8 array of infrared thermal sensors makes up the AMG8833 IR 8*8 Thermal Imager Array Temperature Sensor Module. It will provide an array of 64 distinct infrared temperature measurements over I2C when linked to your microcontroller (or Raspberry Pi). It resembles the high-end thermal cameras, but it’s smaller and easier to integrate.
AMG8833 IR 8*8 Thermal Imager Array Temperature Sensor Module
With an accuracy of +/- 2.5°C (4.5°F), the AMG8833 IR 8*8 Thermal Imager Array Temperature Sensor Module can measure temperatures between 0°C and 80°C (32°F and 176°F). Up to 7 meters (23 feet) are the maximum distance at which it can detect a human. Its 10Hz maximum frame rate makes it ideal for building your own tiny thermal camera or human detector. We have code to use this breakout with a Raspberry Pi running Python or an Arduino or comparable device (the sensor communicates via I2C). Using the SciPy Python package for image processing, we were able to interpolate the 8×8 grid on the Pi and obtain some quite good results. The AMG8833 is the next generation of 8×8 thermal IR sensors and offers higher performance than it’s predecessor the AMG8831. The sensor only supports I2C and has a configurable interrupt pin that can fire when any individual pixel goes above or below thresholds that you set. To make it easy to use, we pick & placed it on a breakout board with a 3.3V regulator and level shifting. So you can use it with any 3V or 5V microcontroller or computer.
Pin Description:
Power Pins:
- Vin – this is the power pin. Since the sensor uses 3.3V, we have included an onboard voltage regulator that will take 3-5VDC and safely convert it down. To power, the board, give it the same power as the logic level of your microcontroller – e.g. for a 5V micro like Arduino, use 5V
- 3Vo – this is the 3.3V output from the voltage regulator, you can grab up to 100mA from this if you like
- GND – common ground for power and logic
Logic pins:
- SCL – this is the I2C clock pin, connect to your microcontrollers I2C clock line. There is a 10K pull-up on this pin and it is level shifted so you can use 3 – 5VDC.
- SDA – this is the I2C data pin, connect to your microcontrollers I2C data line. There is a 10K pull-up on this pin and it is level shifted so you can use 3 – 5VDC.
- INT – this is the interrupt-output pin. It is 3V logic and you can use it to detect when something moves or changes in the sensor vision path.
Specification:
Model AMG8833 Input Voltage (Volt) 3.3 – 5 Operating Temperature Range 0 °C to 80 °C +32 °F to +176 °F Storage Temperature Range −20 °C to 80 °C –4 °F to +176 °F Output sink current (mA) 10 Human detection distance (meter) 7 Viewing angle (degree) 60 Current consumption (mA) 4.5 (normal mode)
0.2 (sleep mode)
0.8 (stand-by mode)Number of pixel 64 (Vertical 8 × Horizontal 8 Matrix) External interface I2C (fast mode) Frame rate Typical 10 frames/sec or 1 frame/sec Dimensions (mm) 17.5 x 17.5 x 7 Weight (gm) 2 Shipping Weight 0.005 kg Shipping Dimensions 4 × 3 × 1 cm Features:
- Temperature detection of the two-dimensional area: 8 × 8 (64 pixels).
- Digital output (capability of temperature value output).
- Compact SMD package (adaptively to reflow mounting).
- RoHS compliant.
- High function home appliances (microwaves and air-conditioners).
- Energy saving at the office (air-conditioning/lighting control).
- Digital signage.
- Automatic doors/elevators.
Package Includes:
1 x AMG8833 IR 8*8 Thermal Imager Array Temperature Sensor Module.
1 x Header Set ( Without Soldered).
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