Cheap IR Diodes

[GoRdOn_B]

so i was researching IR diodes and i came across this... i was wondering if it could work or not

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G15771

Detailed Description
Prime all gold plated IR emitter made by Optek OP130 features a forward current of 100mA continuous, and a max power dissipation of 200mW. The OP130 is a high intensity gallium arsenide infrared emitter mounted in a T0-46 housing with a built in lens. Forward voltage is 1.75VDC, wavelength at peak emission is 935mm, radiant output (min) 1.0mW, and emission angle at half power point is 18 degrees. Brand new - full length leads. G15771

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[diachi]

I *think* this might just be an LED .

Though someone will need to quote me on that.


-Adam

 

[FireMyLaser]

Yep, it's an LED.

 

[diachi]

Course you would know

-Adam

 

[FireMyLaser]

;D ;D ;D

O rly?

. . .

 

[diachi]

;D ;D

How high is whole collection in one pile ? :-?

 

[Hemlock_Mike]

SSSOOOOOOO -- That looks like a TV remote control diode from long ago.

Mike

 

[heruursciences]

It is a LED of the type used in beam break intrusion detectors, and yes it's dated..

 

[FireMyLaser]

;D ;D

How high is whole collection in one pile ?  :-?

Idk... umm... 7? (IgorT-joke)

I haven't ever mixed all my LEDs in one pile, and I don't want to. :

 

[diachi]

Why not? Are you worried in case you get lost in all those LEDs and can't find your way back out ?

 

[Ace82]

I just had a crazy thought. could you pump a ktp with one of these? I know it wouldn't be coherent, but would it make green light at all? ;D Anyway, this might the LED used on those little tiny rc helicopters? :-?

 

[Switch]

I don't think so since it's 935nm not 1064nm. And I think the tiny rc helicopters use standard 5mm LED package emitters. :-/