Infrared emitter electro-optical device for military uses introduced by Opto Diode
CAMARILLO, Calif., 14 Oct. 2015. Opto Diode Corp. in Camarillo, Calif., is introducing the OD-850WHT wide temperature range infrared emitter electro-optical device for demanding military and industrial applications.
For military applications, the extended temperature range of the OD-850WHT IR emitter allows simplified thermal design for night vision, aircraft, and vehicle light markers for covert operations.
The gallium aluminum arsenide (GaAlAs) OD-850WHT IR light-emitting diode (LED) has typical optical power output ranges from 24 to 28 milliwatts, a wide emission angle, and operates at extended temperature ranges from -65 to 150 degrees Celsius.
The emitter has peak emission of 850 nanometers and an optical half intensity beam angle of 80 degrees. With no internal coatings, the device can operate without heat sinking and without derating to 80 degrees C.
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The device's thermal improvements are also for high temperature industrial photoelectric controls used in petroleum refining, chemical processing, and power generation. Improvements in thermal design reduces overall cost for monitoring and inspection systems for heaters and furnaces so increased productivity, reduced fuel consumption and emissions, can be achieved.
The device is available in a hermetically -sealed, standard two-lead TO-46 package. All surfaces on Opto Diode's high-temperature infrared emitter are gold-plated for added durability.
For more information contact Opto Diode online at http://optodiode.com.
