"Pyroelectric Infrared Detectors (PIR) convert the changes in incoming infrared light to electric signals. Pyroelectric materials are characterized by having spontaneous electric polarization, which is altered by temperature changes as infrared light illuminates the elements."
Try http://www.glolab.com/pirparts/pirparts.html , they should be
A LOT cheaper than AcroName.
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