Hg0.7Cd0.3Te
semiconductor· Hg0.7Cd0.3Te
Hg₀.₇Cd₀.₃Te is a narrow-bandgap semiconductor alloy within the mercury cadmium telluride (HgCdTe) family, engineered by tuning the cadmium fraction to achieve infrared sensitivity in the mid-wavelength infrared (MWIR) region. This material is the industry standard for thermal imaging, night vision, and infrared spectroscopy applications, chosen for its direct bandgap tuneability, high carrier mobility, and sensitivity to wavelengths where competing materials (InSb, uncooled bolometers) are less practical or cost-effective. HgCdTe detectors dominate military, aerospace, and scientific imaging markets where performance and wavelength specificity justify its higher cost and more demanding fabrication requirements.
infrared imaging sensorsthermal imaging camerasmilitary night visionaerospace reconnaissancespectroscopy detectorsradiometry instrumentation
Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
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