What are infrared LEDs used for?

What are infrared LEDs used for?Infrared LEDs are lighting elements that generate infrared radiation through current excitation, and have a certain wavelength range. What are the characteristics of this lighting element?

1、 Characteristics of infrared LEDs

1. High luminous efficiency: The luminous efficiency of infrared LEDs is very high, reaching over 70%. Compared to traditional lamps, their energy consumption is significantly reduced.
2. Long lifespan: infrared LEDs use semiconductor technology, with a lifespan of tens of thousands of hours, a very long service life, and low maintenance costs.
3. High stability: The brightness is stable, not affected by environmental factors such as temperature and humidity, and can maintain high-quality radiation for a long time.
4. Safe and reliable: infrared LEDs do not contain harmful substances, and are free from ultraviolet, visible, and blue light, posing no harm to human health and the environment.

2、 Application of Infrared LEDs

1. Radio communication: Infrared light beads can be used as light sources for infrared communication, achieving high-speed and efficient data transmission.
2. Security monitoring: infrared LEDs can be used as light sources for night vision cameras, infrared Thermographic camera and other equipment to provide night monitoring and security assurance.
3. Medical care: infrared LEDs can be used in medical equipment, such as infrared therapeutic devices and infrared massage machines, to promote blood circulation and alleviate pain.
4. Industrial detection: infrared LEDs can also be used in industrial detection, such as Infrared thermometer, infrared Thermographic camera, etc., which can quickly and accurately detect the temperature and thermal distribution of objects.

Overall, infrared LEDs do play a role in various fields, and their own characteristics allow for more industry applications, bringing convenience and benefits to people’s lives and work.