Introduction :
Infrared light is undetectable to the human eye so it is perfect for wireless communication.
Infrared LED has polarity i.e.it has a positive and negative pin. The pin which is long is the positive pin (anode) and the pin which is short is the negative pin (cathode)
Features :
- Viewing angle : 40to 50 degree.
- Wavelength : 940nm.
- Forward voltage : 1.5 - 2V.
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Max forward current : 50mA.
Applications :
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Infrared applied system.
- Transmission system
- Optoelectronic switch
- Infrared remote control equipment’s
- Smoke detector