IR E-Power LEDs come in 350 and 700 mA packages.
Press Release Summary:
Infrared versions of EP2 and EP4 series enhanced-power LEDs operate at currents of 350 and 700 mA, respectively, with power dissipation of 0.5 and 1.5 W. With forward voltage range from 1.4-2.5 V and radiant intensity from 70-800 mW/sr, products are optimized to operate at wavelengths of 850, 880, and 940 nm. EP2 packages offer viewing angles of 10°, 30°, and 100°, and EP4 packages offer viewing angles of 60°, 90°, and 100°.
Original Press Release:
Para Light Adds Line of Infrared E-Power LEDs; Available in 350mA and 700mA Packages
WALNUT, Calif., October 28, 2005 - Para Light Corp., a world leader in providing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to electronics OEMs, has introduced infrared versions of its popular EP2 and EP4 families of enhanced-power LEDs. The new IR series LEDs are designed for use in remote control and charge-coupled devices, infrared applied systems, smoke detectors, security lighting, and a variety of other applications.
The IR series' EP2 and EP4 versions respectively operate at currents of 350 and 700 milliamps, with power dissipation of 0.5 and 1.5 watts. The EP2 packages are offered with viewing angles of 10, 30 and 100 degrees, the EP4 packages with viewing angles of 60, 90 and 100 degrees.
Forward voltage ranges from 1.4 to 2.5 volts and radiant intensity from 70 to 800 mW/sr (milliwatts per steradian). The LEDs are optimized to operate at wavelengths of 850, 880 and 940 nanometers.
Para Light's new IR series E-power LEDs are priced from $0.50 to $4 each, with samples available for qualified customers; delivery is 5 weeks. More information can be obtained from Para Light Corp., 515 Spanish Lane, Walnut, Calif., 91789; telephone 909-468-4866 or, toll free, 877-377-7272; fax 909-468-4876; email sales@paralight.us; or on the Web at www.paralight.us.
About Para Light
Para Light is a major global provider of high-quality optoelectronic components and a pioneer in LED manufacturing. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, with North American offices in California, the company employs about 1,500 people, including a quality-control staff of 80 and a dedicated R&D staff of 50. Para Light maintains state-of-the-art facilities in both Taiwan and China; is ISO 9002, QS-9000 and TS 16949 certified; and continuously invests in the latest automated equipment to ensure the highest quality and to control the cost of its products.
