LED19 TECHNICAL DATA Mid-Infrared Light Emitting Diode Light Emitting Diodes with central wavelength 1.95 µm series are based on heterostructures grown on GaSb substrates by LPE. Solid solutions GaInAsSb are used in the active layer. Wide band gap solid solutions AlGaAsSb with Al content 64% are used for good electron confinement. LED19 has a stable ouput power and a lifetime more then 80000 hours. Specifications • • • • Structure: Peak Wavelength: Optical Output Power: Package: GaInAsSb/AlGaAsSb typ. 1.95 µm typ. 1 mW qCW TO-18 with cap and window Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA=25°C) Item Peak Wavelength FWHM Quasi-CW Optical Power Pulsed Optical Power Switching Time Operation Voltage Operating Temperature Emitting Area Soldering Temperature Package T=300 K 150 mA qCW Min. 1.90 100 Value Typ. 1.95 150 Max. 1.99 200 200 mA qCW 0.8 1.0 1.2 mW 20 25 30 mW 10 0.5 20 - 30 1.5 ns V Condition 1 A, f=1 kHz, duty cycle 0.1% T=300 K 200 mA qCW Unit µm nm -200 … +50 °C 300 x 300 µm 180 °C TO-18, with non-removeable cap and window (Unit: mm) Operation Instructions • LED basic circuit connection 24.09.2012 • LED19 We recommend to use one of our drivers and evaluation boards designed for those Mid-IR LEDs D-11, D-31, D-31M DLT-27, DLT-37 mD-1c, mD-1p 1 of 3 We recommend to use Quasi Continuous Wave (qCW) mode with duty cycle 50% or 25% to obtain maximum average optical power and short Pulse mode to obtain maximum peak power. Hard CW (continues wave) mode is NOT recommended. • Quasi CW Mode • Pulsed Mode Typical Performance Curves Spectra – Operation Currents (qCW, T=300 K) Spectra – Temperature (qCW, I=150 mA) Output Power – Forward Current (qCW, T=300 K) Forward Current – Forward Voltage (qCW, T=300 K) 24.09.2012 LED19 2 of 3 Beam Divergence (Far-Field Pattern) Note: The above specifications are for reference purpose only and subjected to change without prior notice. Precaution for Use 1. Cautions • Check your connection circuits before turning on the LED. • Observe the LED polarity: LED anode is marked with a RED dot. • DO NOT connect the LED to the multimeter! 2. Soldering Conditions • DO NOT apply any stress to the lead particularly when heat. • After soldering the LEDs should be protected from mechanical shock or vibration until the LEDs return to room temperature. • When it is necessary to clamp the LEDs to prevent soldering failure, it is important to minimize the mechanical stress on the LEDs. 3. Static Electricity • The LEDs are very sensitive to Static Electricity and surge voltage. So it is recommended that a wrist band and/or an antielectrostatic glove be used when handling the LEDs. • All devices, equipment and machinery must be grounded properly. It is recommended that precautions should be taken against surge voltage to the equipment that mounts the LEDs. 4. Heat Generation • Thermal design of the end product is of paramount importance. Please consider the heat generation of the LED when making the system design. The coefficient of temperature increase per input electric power is affected by the thermal resistance of the circuit board and density of LED placement on the board, as well as other components. It is necessary to avoid intense heat generation and operate within the maximum ratings given in the specification. • The operating current should be decided after considering the ambient maximum temperature of LEDs. 24.09.2012 LED19 3 of 3