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Opto Diode reveals wide-emission, high power IR LEDs
The aluminium gallium arsenide LED features a wide-emission angle for coverage over a large area and extremely high optical output (minimum 30, typical 40 mW) with peak emission wavelength at 850 nm
Opto Diode, a division of ITW, and a member of the ITW Photonics Group, is introducing the first of a family of three new infrared (IR) emitters.
OD-850 W AlGaAs LED
The new OD-850W device is an upgrade and replacement for Opto Diode’s OD-880W IRLEDs, offering nearly double the output power, added stability, and much less degradation. Additionally, the 850 nm wavelength is more closely matched to the peak response of photo transistors and opto integrated circuits, making them ideal for industrial control applications such as photoelectric controls and opticalencoders.
Hermetically sealed, the standard TO-46 package is designed with gold-plated surfaces and welded caps, for added durability. The IR LED offers optical power of 40 mW typical at 100 mA, continuous forward current at 100 mA and peak forward current at 300 mA (absolute maximum ratings at 250 C). The storage and operating temperatures range from -400 C to 1000 C with a maximum junction temperature of 1000 C.
Available and shipping now, the OD-850W IR LEDs are priced at $2.80 each for a minimum order of 100 pieces.
