Collimated Beam LED is suited for long-distance sensing.
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Featuring GaAlAs LED with 875 nm wavelength mounted in TO-46 metal can package, OP205CL Series provides design engineers with IR emitter that produces uniform narrow 10° beam of parallel light waves. Precision optical lens produces highly uniform collimated beam pattern, while -40 to +100°C temperature range makes series suitable for harsh environments. Measuring 1.34 in. long, leads eliminate need for additional wires in most applications.
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OPTEK Develops Collimated Beam LED for Long Distance Sensing and Optical Encoder Applications
IR LED Series features narrow beam angle, wide operating temperature range...
MUNICH, Germany (November 14, 2006) - Providing design engineers with an infrared emitter that produces a highly uniform narrow beam of parallel lightwaves, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a collimated beam LED. Designated the OP205CL Series, the device features a high efficiency GaAlAs LED mounted in a TO-46 metal can package with long leads.
According to Dave Birtalan, vice president of OPTEK Technology's Components Business Unit, the package design of the OP205CL Series LED allows it to be used in a variety of demanding applications. "The device has a precision optical lens that produces a highly uniform collimated beam pattern, and the wide temperature range makes it suitable for harsh environments," said Birtalan. "These unique characteristics make the collimated beam LED ideal for long distance sensing and optical encoder applications."
The OP205CL Series collimated beam LED features a narrow 10° beam angle and 1.34 inch (34mm) leads that eliminate the need for additional wires in most applications. The GaAIAs LED has a wavelength of 875nm, and operating temperature range for the device is
-40°C to +100°C.
Pricing for the OP205CL Series collimated beam LED is approximately $2.46 in quantities of 1,000. Lead time, if stock is not available, is from 6 to 8 weeks.
For more information about OPTEK's OP205CL collimated beam LED, contact TT electronics' OPTEK Technology at 1645 Wallace Dr., Carrollton, TX, 75006; call +1-972-323-2200, or visit OPTEK on the web at www.optekinc.com. In Europe, contact JP Delaporte at info@optek-europe.com or call +33-1-30-31-5928. In Asia, contact T.H. Swee at thswee@optekasia.com or call +852-9190-4641.
OPTEK Technology is a leading manufacturer of standard and application-specific sensors using infrared, visible, magnetic and fiber optic technologies focused on applications in office machines, industrial equipment, encoders, automotive electronics, military and high-reliability applications, and medical diagnostic equipment. Headquartered in Carrollton, TX, the company is ISO/TS16949:2002 and BS EN ISO 9001:2000 certified, as well as ITAR registered. OPTEK Technology was acquired by TT electronics in December 2003.
TT electronics plc is a global electronics company manufacturing a broad range of advanced electronic components, assemblies and sensor modules for the automotive, industrial, telecommunication, computer and aerospace markets.
