IR LED

IR LEDs are in stock with same-day shipping at Mouser from industry leading manufacturers. Mouser is an authorized distributor for many IR LED manufacturers including ams OSRAM, Lumileds, Luminus Devices, Marktech, TT Electronics, Vishay, & more.

IR LEDs (Infrared Light Emitting Diodes) are semiconductor light sources designed to emit infrared radiation beyond the visible light spectrum for sensing, communication, and illumination applications. They provide efficient, reliable, and fast-response optical output, enabling electronic systems to transmit or detect signals without visible light generation. These devices play a critical role in non-contact sensing, remote control, monitoring, and machine vision applications across a wide range of industries.

Types: The most common IR LED types include near-infrared LEDs, high-power IR LEDs, surface-mount IR LEDs, through-hole IR LEDs, narrow-beam IR LEDs, wide-angle IR LEDs, emitter arrays, and infrared illuminator LEDs, each optimized for specific wavelength, output power, and sensing requirements.

Applications: IR LEDs are widely used in remote controls, security systems, industrial automation equipment, optical sensors, machine vision systems, night vision illumination, proximity detection devices, medical equipment, and communication systems to provide infrared light for sensing and signal transmission functions.

Selection requirements: To choose IR LEDs, evaluate wavelength, radiant intensity, forward voltage, forward current, viewing angle, package type, modulation capability, thermal performance, and suitability for the intended electrical and environmental conditions.

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