F5E1 Infrared Emitter LED 880nm 100mA TO46 (IR LED / Optical Sensing and Communication)

The F5E1 Infrared Emitter LED 880nm 100mA TO46 is an AlGaAs infrared emitting diode designed to generate infrared light for optical sensing, detection, and communication applications. With a peak wavelength of 880nm, it can be paired with phototransistors and photodiodes for reliable optical detection systems.

The hermetically sealed TO46 metal can package provides durable construction and stable optical alignment, making the F5E1 suitable for opto interrupters, proximity sensors, encoder systems, IR communication, industrial electronics, and embedded applications.

Key Features -

• 880nm infrared emission

• AlGaAs infrared emitter technology

• Forward current capability up to 100mA

• High radiant output

• Fast switching response

• Wide approximately 80 degree viewing angle

• Robust TO46 metal can package

• Hermetically sealed construction

• Suitable for optical sensing and IR communication

Specifications -

• Product Type = Infrared Emitter LED

• Model = F5E1

• Peak Wavelength = 880nm

• Forward Current = Up to 100mA

• Forward Voltage = Approximately 1.7V

• Viewing Angle = Approximately 80 degrees

• Optical Output = Approximately 12mW Typical

• Package Type = TO46 Metal Can

• Mounting Type = Through Hole

• Operating Temperature = -65 to +125 degrees C

• Material = AlGaAs

• Application = Infrared Optical Sensing and Communication

Applications -

• Opto interrupter circuits

• Proximity sensors

• Object detection systems

• Encoder systems

• Optical switching

• Infrared communication

• Industrial electronics

• Embedded systems

• Motion and position sensing

• Photodiode and phototransistor sensor circuits