Infrared 5 mm LED

General-purpose 5 mm ("standard size") 940 nm infrared LEDs. Commonly used in applications like infrared remote controls and IR illumination panels. The LED package comes with a very slight blue tint to distinguish them from our other (visible) LEDs, which have a water-clear lens.

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Specifications

• Color: Infrared
• Peak Wavelength: 940 nm
• Package: Round 5 mm (T-1 3/4)
• Lens type: Water-clear, with a very slight blue tint.
• Viewing angle: 30 degrees
• Intensity: Very bright in the infrared, but alas, nearly invisible to the human eye
• DC forward current: 50 mA
• Forward voltage (typical): 1.4 V
• Lead-free (RoHS compliant)
• Manufacturer: Betlux Electronics
• Manufacturer part number: BL-L513IRAB
• Datasheet (PDF)