Research Article

Quartz Enhanced Photoacoustic Spectroscopy for Detection of Improvised Explosive Devices and Precursors

Table 2

Specifications of the QTF.

Size6 mm × 1.5 mm × 0.6 mm
Nominal frequency32.768 kHz
Frequency tolerance±20 ppm at 25°C
Operating temperature range−10°C to +60°C
Load capacitance: 12.5 pF
ESR35 k
Shunt capacitance0.85 pF
Motional capacitance2.0 fF