5mm 940nm Infrared Transmitter LED (IR Emitter Diode)

The 5mm 940nm Infrared Transmitter LED is a semiconductor diode designed to emit infrared light for optical sensing, remote control and communication applications. Its standard 5mm round through hole package allows convenient PCB mounting and integration into electronic circuits. When paired with a compatible photodiode or phototransistor, it can serve as the light source in optical detection and proximity sensing systems.

Key Features -

• Infrared emission at approximately 940nm

• Standard 5mm round LED package

• Suitable for infrared transmission and optical sensing

• Compatible with photodiodes and phototransistors

• Through hole mounting for PCB integration

• Suitable for remote control, robotics and embedded electronics

Specifications -

• Device Type: Infrared emitting diode

• Wavelength: Approximately 940nm

• Forward Voltage: Approximately 1.2V to 1.5V, depending on the device

• Forward Current: Refer to the specific product datasheet

• Output Type: Infrared light emission

• Viewing Angle: Depends on the specific LED model

• Package Type: 5mm round through hole

• Mounting Type: Through hole PCB mounting

Applications -

• Infrared remote control transmitters

• Proximity and obstacle detection

• Line following robots

• Optical communication circuits

• Optical encoder systems

• Opto interrupters

• Embedded electronics and sensor projects