3mm 5mm IR LED Emitting Diode 850nm 940nm Emitter Receiver Infrared Transmitter Phototransistor Photodiode Invisible DIY PCB
Description:Lens Size: 5mm 3mm Diameter /Lens: Clear Lens / Black LensEmitting Color: IR Emitter 850nm/IR Emitter 940nm/ IR Receiver 940nmLuminous Intensity: Invisible LightEmitting Angle: 30 Degree (IR Reciver) | 45 (IR Emitter)Forward Voltage: 1.4-1.6V (850NM IR Emitter) |1.2-1.5V (940NM IR Emitter)Current:20mAPolarity: Anode (Longer Part) | Cathode (Shorter Part)
- High-precision sensing output for advanced robotic control
- Dual-voltage logic compatibility supporting 3.3V and 5.0V inputs
- Integrates easily with standard I2C and SPI serial interfaces
- Ultra-compact form factor suitable for miniature space setups
- Factory-calibrated for immediate out-of-the-box prototyping
- Low power consumption ideal for battery-operated smart devices
- Robust electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield shielding
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Lens Size: 5mm 3mm Diameter /
Lens: Clear Lens / Black Lens
Emitting Color: IR Emitter 850nm/IR Emitter 940nm/ IR Receiver 940nm
Luminous Intensity: Invisible Light
Emitting Angle: 30 Degree (IR Reciver) | 45 (IR Emitter)
Forward Voltage: 1.4-1.6V (850NM IR Emitter) |1.2-1.5V (940NM IR Emitter)
Current:20mA
Polarity: Anode (Longer Part) | Cathode (Shorter Part)





Use Cases
Autonomous navigation, self-balancing robots, drone flight stabilization, obstacle avoidance, and IoT tracking applications.
Compatibility Notes
Fully compatible with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, STM32, and standard 3.3V/5V microcontroller logic levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it communicates over standard I2C/SPI pins and works seamlessly with the Arduino IDE and library frameworks.
It is designed to work safely on both 3.3V and 5V power rails, offering wide logic-level compatibility.
The module comes pre-calibrated from the factory, but you can implement software calibration offsets in your code for higher precision in custom environments.
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