Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | EL_DIR-0001756-IR26-21C-L447-CT-Datasheet_v2 |
| Manufacturer | EVERLIGHT |
| Product Type | SMD LED |
| Category | LED |
| Device Part Number | IR26-21C/L447/CT |
| Chip Material | GaAlAs |
| Lens Color | Water Clear |
| Package Type | Miniature SMD package; molded in water clear plastic with spherical top-view lens |
| Package Size | 1.6 mm round subminiature |
| Package Case | 1.6 mm round subminiature SMD package, water clear plastic spherical top-view lens |
| Tape Packaging | 12 mm tape on 7 inch diameter reel |
| Reel Quantity | 1500 pcs/reel |
| Continuous Forward Current | 65 mA at Ta=25°C absolute maximum rating |
| Reverse Voltage | 5 V at Ta=25°C absolute maximum rating |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +85 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +85 °C |
| Soldering Temperature | 260 °C for soldering time <=5 seconds |
| Power Dissipation | 130 mW at or below 25°C free air temperature |
| Radiant Intensity | Min 11 mW/sr, Typ 18 mW/sr at IF=20 mA, Ta=25°C |
| Peak Wavelength | Typ 940 nm at IF=20 mA, Ta=25°C |
| Spectral Bandwidth | Typ 55 nm at IF=20 mA, Ta=25°C |
| Forward Voltage | Typ 1.3 V, Max 1.5 V at IF=20 mA, Ta=25°C |
| Reverse Current | Max 10 µA at VR=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| View Angle | Typ 25 deg, 2θ1/2, IF=20 mA, Ta=25°C |
| Solder Paste | Sn/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 |
| Stencil Thickness | 0.10 mm |
| Dimension Tolerance | ±0.1 mm unless otherwise specified |
| Moisture Storage After Opening | 30°C or less and 60%RH or less |
| Floor Life After Opening | 168 hours / 7 days |
| Baking Treatment | 60±5°C for 24 hours if silica gel faded or storage time exceeded |
| Reflow Soldering Limit | No more than two times |
| Hand Soldering Temperature | Less than 350°C; each terminal within 3 seconds, once, soldering iron capacity less than 25 W |
| Datasheet Source | Manufacturer technical datasheet |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
The EVERLIGHT IR26-21C/L447/CT is an infrared emitting diode built with a GaAlAs chip. It is identified as a miniature SMD package device molded in water clear plastic with a spherical top-view lens, and the package size is specified as 1.6 mm round subminiature.
At IF=20 mA and Ta=25°C, the diode provides 11 mW/sr minimum and 18 mW/sr typical radiant intensity. Optical characteristics include a typical 940 nm peak wavelength, 55 nm typical spectral bandwidth, and 25 degree typical viewing angle. Electrical ratings include 1.3 V typical and 1.5 V maximum forward voltage, plus 10 µA maximum reverse current at VR=5 V.
Assembly data includes Sn/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 solder paste, 0.10 mm stencil thickness, and ±0.1 mm dimensional tolerance unless otherwise specified. Packaging is 12 mm tape on a 7 inch reel with 1500 pcs/reel. Handling guidance includes 168 hours floor life after opening, controlled storage at 30°C or less and 60%RH or less, and reflow no more than two times.
Key Features
- GaAlAs infrared emitting diode chip
- Water clear spherical top-view lens
- 1.6 mm round subminiature SMD package
- 940 nm typical peak wavelength at 20 mA
- 18 mW/sr typical radiant intensity at 20 mA
- 25 degree typical viewing angle
- 1.3 V typical forward voltage at 20 mA
- 65 mA continuous forward current rating
- 12 mm tape on 7 inch reel
- 1500 pieces per reel packaging
Typical Applications
- Infrared emitter circuits
- Compact SMD infrared assemblies
- Top-view infrared light output
- 940 nm infrared emission designs
- Tape-and-reel production assembly
Procurement Notes
When requesting a quote for EL_DIR-0001756-IR26-21C-L447-CT-Datasheet_v2, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.
If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.
For LED and optoelectronic sourcing, brightness bin, wavelength or color temperature bin, forward voltage range, viewing angle, moisture sensitivity level and soldering process limits may affect final selection, availability and lead time.
FAQ
What is the device part number for this EVERLIGHT infrared diode?
The device identification in the manufacturer technical datasheet is IR26-21C/L447/CT. The CMS part number is EL_DIR-0001756-IR26-21C-L447-CT-Datasheet_v2 for this EVERLIGHT LED-category infrared emitting diode.
What optical output parameters are specified at 20 mA?
At IF=20 mA and Ta=25°C, the datasheet specifies radiant intensity of 11 mW/sr minimum and 18 mW/sr typical, 940 nm typical peak wavelength, 55 nm typical spectral bandwidth, and a 25 degree typical view angle.
What package and lens construction does this part use?
IR26-21C/L447/CT uses a 1.6 mm round subminiature SMD package. The datasheet describes it as a miniature SMD package molded in water clear plastic with a spherical top-view lens.
What assembly and handling limits are listed in the datasheet?
Assembly notes specify Sn/Ag3.0/Cu0.5 solder paste, 0.10 mm stencil thickness, and reflow no more than two times. After opening, storage should be 30°C or less and 60%RH or less, with 168 hours floor life.
Technical Review & Sourcing Note
Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.
This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.