The IR LED & Photo Diode Pair 5MM is a highly reliable and widely used electronic sensing component designed for infrared light transmission and detection applications. This pair consists of a 5MM Infrared LED emitter and a matching photodiode receiver that work together for non-contact sensing, object detection, obstacle avoidance, line tracking, and automation projects. It is an essential component for students, hobbyists, embedded engineers, robotics developers, and industrial automation systems.
The IR LED emits infrared light which is invisible to the human eye, while the photodiode detects the reflected or interrupted IR signal. Due to its fast response time and low power consumption, this IR pair is ideal for Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, robotics, IoT, and automation applications. robocircuithub offers high-quality IR LED & Photo Diode Pair modules suitable for educational, DIY, and industrial electronics projects.
This 5MM IR pair is commonly used in obstacle detection sensors, proximity sensing circuits, encoder modules, automatic counting systems, line follower robots, and security systems. The compact design makes it easy to integrate into breadboards, PCBs, and embedded systems. With stable performance and excellent sensitivity, it ensures accurate signal detection even in compact electronic designs.
Specifications
- Product Type: IR LED & Photo Diode Pair
- LED Size: 5MM
- Emission Type: Infrared
- Operating Voltage: Typically 1.2V to 1.5V (IR LED)
- Wavelength: Approximately 940nm
- Fast Response Time
- Low Power Consumption
- High Sensitivity Detection
- Compact and Lightweight Design
- Easy PCB Mounting
- Suitable for Arduino, ESP32, AVR, PIC & Raspberry Pi Projects
Applications
- Obstacle Avoidance Robots
- Line Follower Robots
- IR Communication Systems
- Object Detection Circuits
- Motion Detection Projects
- Automatic Door Sensors
- Industrial Automation Systems
- Encoder and Counter Circuits
- Smart IoT Devices
- DIY Electronics and Embedded Projects
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