SIR-56ST3F Sensors Infrared light emitting diode, top view type SIR-56ST3F The SIR-56ST3F is a GaAs infrared light emitting diode housed in clear plastic. This device has a high luminous efficiency and a 950nm spectrum suitable for silicon detectors. Low cost make it an ideal light source for household remote control devices. zDimensions (Unit : mm) zApplications Optical control equipment Light source for remote control devices 1 Max.1 2−0.6 Notes: 1. Unspecified tolerance shall be ±0.2. 2. Dimension in parenthesis are show for reference. 2.5±1 2− 0.5 Min.24 zFeatures 1) High efficiency, high output PO=8.0mW (IF=50mA). 2) Emission spectrum well suited to silicon detectors. 3) Good current-optical output linearity. 4) Long life, high reliability. 8.7±0.3 φ5.0±0.2 2 1 φ6±0.3 (2.5) 1 Anode 2 Cathode zAbsolute maximum ratings (Ta = 25°C) Symbol Limits Unit Forward current IF 100 mA Reverse voltage VR 5 V Power dissipation PD 160 mW Pulse forward current IFP∗ 0.5 A Operating temperature Topr −25 to +85 °C Storage temperature Tstg −40 to +85 °C Parameter ∗ Pulse width=0.1msec, duty ratio 1% Rev.A 1/3 SIR-56ST3F Sensors zElectrical and optical characteristics (Ta = 25°C) Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Conditions Optical output PO − 8.0 − mW IF=50mA Emitting strength IE 5.6 − − mW/sr IF=50mA Forward voltage VF − 1.3 1.6 V IF=100mA Reverse current IR − − 10 µA VR=3V Peak light emitting wavelength λP − 950 − nm IF=50mA ∆λ − 40 − nm IF=50mA Half-viewing angle θ1 / 2 − ±15 − deg IF=50mA Pesponse time tr·tf − 1.0 − µs IF=50mA fC − 1.0 − MHz IF=50mA Spectral line half width Cut-off frequency zElectrical and optical characteristic curves 100 80 60 40 20 0 −20 0 20 40 60 80 60 40 20 AMBIENT TEMPERATURE : Ta (°C) Fig.1 Forward current falloff 10 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 1 FORWARD VOLTAGE : VF (V) 2 80 60 40 20 0 900 920 940 960 980 1000 OPTICAL WAVELENGTH : λ (nm) Fig.2 Forward current vs. forward voltage RELATIVE EMITTING STRENGTH : IE (%) EMITTING STRENGTH : IE (mW/sr) 20 −25°C 0°C 25°C 50°C 75°C 80 0 0 100 RELATIVE OPTICAL OUTPUT : PO (%) FORWARD CURRENT : IF (mA) FORWARD CURRENT : IF (mA) 100 100 Fig.3 Wavelength 200 100 50 20 10 −25 0 25 50 75 100 FORWARD CURRENT : IF (mA) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE : Ta (°C) Fig.4 Emitting strength vs. forward current Fig.5 Relative emitting strength vs. ambient temperature Rev.A 2/3 SIR-56ST3F Sensors 10° 0° 100 30° 80 40° 50° 60 60° 40 70° 20 80° 90° 100 80 60 40 20 RELATIVE EMITTING STRENGTH (%) 0 RELATIVE EMITTING STRENGTH (%) 20° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° AMGULAR DISPLACEMENT : θ (deg) Fig.6 Directional pattern Rev.A 3/3 Appendix Notes No technical content pages of this document may be reproduced in any form or transmitted by any means without prior permission of ROHM CO.,LTD. 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