IR LEDs in PLCC-2 packages specified for single device and array applications

Providing design engineers with a family of versatile, high stability infrared light sources, TT electronics OPTEK Technology has developed a comprehensive range of surface mount infrared LEDs. Designated the OP180 Series and OP280 Series, the infrared LEDs are housed in plastic leadless PLCC-2 packages and feature a silicon encapsulant that increases the operational life of the component.

The surface mount infrared LED family consists of the following components:

OP180 - high power GaAs with 940nm peak wavelength, 0.50mW/cm² apertured power, 20mA IF, and 100° half power angle;

OP280K - high power GaAIAs with 875nm peak wavelength, 0.85mW/cm² apertured power, 20mA IF and 90° half power angle;

OP280KT - high power GaAIAs with reverse polarity terminals, 850nm peak wavelength, 0.85mW/cm² apertured power, 20mA IF and 90° half power angle;

OP280PS - point source GaAIAs with 850nm peak wavelength and smaller spot size, 0.15mW/cm² apertured power, 20mA IF and 50° half power angle;

OP280V - high performance 850nm invisible VCSEL (class 1M) with 2.50mW/cm² apertured power, 7mA IF and 18° half power angle.

The OP180 and OP280 Series IR LEDs are ideal for non-contact position sensing, datum detection, machine automation, and optical encoding applications.

For more information about OPTEK's surface mount infrared LED products, contact TT electronics' OPTEK Technology at

In Europe, contact JP Delaporte at info@optek-europe.com. In Asia, contact T.H. Swee at thswee@optekasia.com or call +852-9190-4641.