OP294

Product Bulletin OP294 June 1996 GaAlAs Plastic Infrared Emitting Diode Types OP294, OP299 Features Characterized at 5mA for battery operated systems or other low drive current systems Wide irradiance pattern (OP294) or narrow irradiance pattern (OP299) Significantly higher power output than GaAs at equivalent drive currents Wavelength matched to silicon’ s peak response T-1 3/4 package Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25o C unless otherwise noted) Reverse Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 V Continuous Forward Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mA Peak Forward Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 mA Storage and Operating Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40o C to +100o C Lead Soldering Temperature [1/16 inch (1.6 mm) from case for 5 sec. with soldering iron] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260o C(1) Power Dissipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 mW(2) Notes: (1) RMA flux is recommended. Duration can be extended to 10 sec. max. when flow soldering. A max. of 20 grams force may be applied to the leads when soldering. (2) Derate linearly 1.80 mW/o C above 25o C. (3) Ee(APT) is a measurement of the average apertured radia...