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Technical Data Sheet
5mm Infrared LED , T-1 3/4
Features
․High reliability
․High radiant intensity
․Peak wavelength λp=940nm
․2.54mm Lead spacing
․Low forward voltage
․Pb free
Descriptions
․ EVERLIGHT’S Infrared Emitting Diode(IR7373C) is a
high intensity diode , molded in a water clear plastic
package.
․ The device is spectrally matched with phototransistor , photodiode
and infrared receiver module.
Applications
․Free air transmission system
․Infrared remote control units with high power requirement
․Printer
․Infrared applied system
IR7373C
Device Selection Guide
Chip
LED Part No.
Lens Color
Material
IR GaAlAs Water clear
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Package Dimensions
IR7373C
Notes: 1.All dimensions are in millimeters
2.Tolerances unless dimensions ±0.25mm
Absolute Maximum Ratings (Ta=25℃ )
Parameter Symbol Rating Units
Continuous Forward Current IF 100
Peak Forward Current *1 IFP 1.0
Reverse Voltage VR 5
Operating Temperature T
Storage Temperature T
Soldering Temperature *2 T
Power Dissipation at(or below)
25℃ Free Air Temperature
Notes: *1:IFP Conditions--Pulse Width ≦100μ s and Duty ≦ 1%.
-40 ~ +85
opr
-40 ~ +85
stg
260
sol
Pd 150
mA
A
V
℃
℃
℃
mW
*2:Soldering time≦ 5 seconds.
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IR7373C
Electro-Optical Characteristics (Ta=25℃ )
Parameter Symbol Condition Min. Typ. Max. Units
Radiant Intensity Ee
Peak Wavelength
Spectral
Bandwidth
Forward Voltage VF
Reverse Current IR
View Angle
λp
Δλ
2θ 1/2
IF=20mA
IF=100mA
Pulse Width≦100μ s ,Duty≦1%
=1A
I
F
Pulse Width≦100μ s ,Duty≦1%.
I
=20mA
F
IF=20mA
IF=20mA
IF=100mA
Pulse Width≦100μ s ,Duty≦1%
IF=1A
Pulse Width≦100μ s ,Duty≦1%.
VR=5V -- -- 10
IF=20mA -- 50 -- deg
5.6 8.0 --
-- 30 --
-- 370 --
-- 940
--
--
--
45
1.2 1.5
1.4 1.8
2.6 4.0
-- nm
--
mW/sr
μ A
nm
V
Rank
Condition:I F=20mA
Unit: mW/sr
Bin Number L M N
Min 5.6 7.8 11.0
Max 8.9 12.5 17.6
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IR7373C
Typical Electro-Optical Characteristics Curves
Fig.1 Forward Current vs. Fig.2 Spectral Distribution
Ambient Temperature
140
120
100
100
IF =20mA
Ta=25°C
80
80
60
40
20
0
-40 -20 40 20 0 60 100 80
Fig.3 Peak Emission Wavelength Fig.4 Forward Current
Ambient Temperature vs. Forward Voltage
980
60
40
20
0
10
4
960
3
10
940
2
10
920
900
-25
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25
50
75
100
10
1
0
1234
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IR7373C
Typical Electro-Optical Characteristics Curves
Fig.5 Relative Intensity vs. Fig.6 Relative Radiant Intensity vs.
Forward Current Angular Displacement
1000
sr
m
100
ty
ntens
10
ant
a
e-
1
0
10
Fig.7 Relative Intensity vs. Fig.8 Forward Voltage vs.
Ambient Temperature(° C) Ambient Temperature(°C)
1
10
IF -Forward Current (mA)
23104
10
10
-20
-10
02 0 10
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.2 0.4 0 0.2 0.4 0.6
30
40
50
60
70
80
15
10
5
Ie-Radiant Intensity (mW/sr)
0
25
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50 75
IF =20mA
100
120
1.3
1.2
IF =20mA
1.1
1
25
50 75
100
120
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Reliability Test Item And Condition
The reliability of products shall be satisfied with items listed below.
Confidence level :90%
LTPD:10%
IR7373C
NO. Item Test Conditions Test Hours/
Cycles
1 Solder Heat
2 Temperature Cycle
3 Thermal Shock
4 High Temperature
Storage
5 Low Temperature
Storage
6 DC Operating Life IF=20mA 1000hrs 22pcs 0/1
7 High Temperature/
TEMP.:260℃±5℃
H : +100℃ 15mins
5mins
L : -40℃ 15mins
H :+100℃ 5mins
10secs
L :-10℃ 5mins
TEMP.: +100℃
TEMP.: -40℃
85℃ / 85% R.H
10secs 22pcs 0/1
50Cycles 22pcs 0/1
50Cycles 22pcs 0/1
1000hrs 22pcs 0/1
1000hrs 22pcs 0/1
1000hrs 22pcs
Sample
Sizes
Failure
Judgement
Criteria
IR≧U×2
Ee≦L×0.8
VF≧U×1.2
U: Upper
Specification
Limit
L: Lower
Specification
Limit
Ac/Re
0/1
High Humidity
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Packing Quantity Specification
1.500PCS/1Bag,5Bags/1Box
2.10Boxes/1Carton
Label Form Specification
IR7373C
CPN: Customer’s Production Number
P/N : Production Number
QTY: Packing Quantity
CAT: Ranks
IR7373C
HUE: Peak Wavelength
REF: Reference
LOT No: Lot Number
MADE IN TAIWAN: Production Place
Notes
1. Above specification may be changed without notice. EVERLIGHT will reserve authority on
material change for above specification.
2. When using this product, please observe the absolute maximum ratings and the instructions
for using outlined in these specification sheets. EVERLIGHT assumes no responsibility for
any damage resulting from use of the product which does not comply with the absolute
maximum ratings and the instructions included in these specification sheets.
3. These specification sheets include materials protected under copyright of EVERLIGHT
corporation. Please don’t reproduce or cause anyone to reproduce them without EVERLIGHT’s
consent.
VERLIGHT ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. Tel: 886-2-2267-2000, 2267-9936
Office: No 25, Lane 76, Sec 3, Chung Yang Rd, Fax: 886-2267-6244, 2267-6189, 2267-6306
Tucheng, Taipei 236, Taiwan, R.O.C http:\\www.everlight.com
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