What does the code mean?

To understand what the code truly conveys, we need to explore the three technological pillars that define every Micro-Hybrid IR emitter.

The product code identifies which chip technology is integrated and what performance philosophy it represents. This ensures the emitter behaves in harmony with the application - rather than forcing the application to adapt to a generic device.

For example, a system measuring gases below 5.5 µm may use sapphire, while higher-wavelength applications require a different material. The product code encodes these decisions, reflecting both environmental robustness and spectral compatibility. The window is thus not simply an optical element; it is a core part of the emitter’s environmental strategy.

Equally important is the controlled internal atmosphere, typically nitrogen, which prevents oxidation and preserves long-term stability. In safety-critical applications, the design also considers thermal containment, ensuring that the emitter cannot act as an ignition source to flammable gases. The product code thus indicates not only whether a device is hermetically sealed but also the level of environmental stability it provides.

Beyond the chip, window, and sealing, reflector configurations play a crucial role in shaping radiation directionality, optical efficiency, and system integration. In safety-sensitive applications, the combination of reflector and window designs is carefully engineered to provide both optical performance and safe thermal containment. These choices are deliberate system-level decisions, not cosmetic variations.

The Micro-Hybrid product code does far more than label a device. It encodes the chip platform, window material, sealing concept, reflector configuration, and overall performance philosophy. Each code reflects engineering trade-offs made consciously for specific applications. It is not marketing shorthand - it is a compact description of a complete design strategy.

Micro-Hybrid’s IR emitter portfolio is organized around chip technology platforms, environmental protection levels, optical configurations, and application-focused performance profiles. This structured approach allows engineers to select emitters that fit system requirements, compare technologies transparently, and reduce integration uncertainty. The portfolio mirrors application realities, not abstract configuration logic.

Micro-Hybrid communicates the reasoning behind each emitter without revealing confidential design details. Understanding the product code helps customers see why one emitter behaves differently from another, why certain materials are chosen, and why environmental stability and lifetime vary. The code becomes a technical language, reflecting deliberate engineering choices rather than arbitrary differentiation.

The product code brings structure, clarity, and engineering intent. Behind every Micro-Hybrid IR emitter stand three defining pillars: the emitter chip design, the optical window and protection concept, and the hermetic sealing with controlled internal atmosphere. Together, these elements define performance, robustness, and lifetime. This is what truly sets the Micro-Hybrid IR emitter portfolio apart - and this is what the code represents.