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Whoa!
Posted by
gm___
on 4/24/2008
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Pros: This is a seriously bright source of IR!
Cheap for what it puts out.
Don't bother with arrays of 5mm IR LEDs when you can have one of these!
Cons: None really.
Well, it gets hot, like most IR LEDs.
Other Thoughts: Use one of these for an IR remote!
I put one of them on a breadboard and the camera couldn't see anything within a 30cm radius, it was so much IR.
Good for night vision stuff. IR sensitive camera + one of these = some fun.
Drive at 1.7v with 300ma.
Bottomline: Buy this.
Wait, buy two of these. Or three.
Brigh for small size
Posted by
CWalters
on 2/27/2008
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Pros: This is a very bright source of IR light. If you deal with IR for experimentation, work, etc. this is a good buy. The construction seems very sturdy and will likely handle use in a less than delicate environment. Solder pads are large allowing easy connection for even those with limited soldering skill.
Cons: Only connection points are solder pads. For those with no soldering equipment this will be a problem. Despite the fair size carrier board, this unit still heats up rapidly. It would do well to have a heatsink attached.
Other Thoughts: If you have night security cams, nightvision, etc. this will make a great marker light, local illumination, or with help of a lens can work well as a spot light also.
Bottomline: Not a bad price for a well build, bright IR light source with a relatively low power drain.
Powerful Emitter
Posted by
styropyro
on 1/6/2008
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Pros: Powerful IR emitters, it's amazing how much light they emit when viewed through an infrared camera. Also, my IR emitters came on a star instead of a 20mm board, which is a great pro!
Cons: None at all
Bottomline: If you are in to messing with IR light, pick a few of these up.
Very "Bright" high-power IR leds
Posted by
dispinola
on 10/2/2007
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Pros: I bought a couple of these to make IR markers, and they work perfectly for that, spreads IR pretty much equally all over the ENTIRE "positive" hemisphere of it,
Cons: no datasheet :(
Other Thoughts: even though they are pricey, they are just so great at IR illumination (including backlighting purposes) that you should consider buying a bunch...
I wish there was a 10/20 pack with discount =)
Bottomline: hard to find!
mine came on a star board which is MUCH better than the round one...