Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | XL-IRM0038C-38B |
| Manufacturer | XINGLIGHT |
| Product Type | SMD LED |
| Category | LED |
| Component Type | Sensor |
| Package / Case | SMD epoxy resin semi-circular spherical package, 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 mm body, 3.1 mm lead length |
| Supply Voltage Absolute Maximum | 6.0 V, Ta=25°C |
| Operating Ambient Temperature | -20°C to +85°C, absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C |
| Storage Ambient Temperature | -40°C to +125°C, absolute maximum rating, Ta=25°C |
| Wave Soldering Condition | 260°C, <=6 s, welding condition |
| Manual Soldering Condition | 300°C, 3 s, welding condition |
| Working Current | 0.3 min, 0.4 typ, 0.5 max mA, VDD=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| Receive Distance at 0° | 10 min, 15 typ m, Ta=25°C |
| Receive Distance at Left 35° | 5 min, 6 typ m, Ta=25°C |
| Receive Distance at Right 35° | 5 min, 6 typ m, Ta=25°C |
| Carrier Frequency | 37.9 kHz typ, Ta=25°C |
| BPF Width | 6 kHz typ, Ta=25°C |
| Low Level Output Voltage | 250 mV max, Isink=2.0 mA, Ta=25°C |
| High Level Output Voltage | 4.5 min, 5.0 max V, VCC=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| Output Pulse Width Low | 400 min, 600 typ, 800 max us, burst wave, Vin=500 uVp-p, Ta=25°C |
| Output Pulse Width High | 400 min, 640 typ, 800 max us, burst wave, Vin=50 mVp-p, Ta=25°C |
| Minimum Pulse Width | 350 us min, Vin=50 mVp-p, Ta=25°C |
| Minimum Interval | 450 us min, Vin=50 mVp-p, Ta=25°C |
| Encoding Pause Time | 45 us min, Vin=50 mVp-p, Ta=25°C |
| Recommended Supply Voltage | 2.7 min, 5.5 max V |
| Recommended Input Frequency | 37.9 kHz typ |
| Recommended Operating Temperature | 25°C typ |
| Receive Distance Grade L1 | 6 to 8 m, ICC=0.5 mA |
| Receive Distance Grade L2 | 10 to 15 m, ICC=0.5 mA |
| Receive Distance Grade L3 | 15 to 20 m, ICC=0.5 mA |
| Working Voltage Grade V1 | 2.5 to 5.5 V, ICC=0.5 mA |
| Working Voltage Grade V2 | 2.7 to 5.5 V, ICC=0.5 mA |
| Working Current Grade I1 | 0.3 to 0.5 mA, VDD=5 V |
| Working Current Grade I2 | 0.4 to 0.7 mA, VDD=5 V |
| Output Logic Compatibility | TTL and CMOS compatible, active low |
| Recommended Reflow Soldering Limit | 240°C / 6 s |
| Datasheet Source | Manufacturer technical datasheet |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
The XL-IRM0038C-38B is a XINGLIGHT infrared remote receiver sensor listed in the LED category. Its package is an SMD epoxy resin semi-circular spherical body measuring 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 mm, with a 3.1 mm lead length. The output is TTL and CMOS compatible and active low, supporting use as an infrared remote signal receiver interface.
Electrical operation is centered on a 37.9 kHz typical carrier frequency, with a 6 kHz typical band-pass filter width. The recommended supply range is 2.7 V to 5.5 V, while the absolute maximum supply voltage is 6.0 V at Ta=25°C. At VDD=5 V and Ta=25°C, working current is specified from 0.3 mA to 0.5 mA, with 0.4 mA typical.
Receive distance is specified as 10 m minimum and 15 m typical at 0° angle, and 5 m minimum and 6 m typical at left or right 35° angle. Assembly limits include 260°C for up to 6 s wave soldering, 300°C for 3 s manual soldering, and a recommended reflow soldering limit of 240°C for 6 s.
Key Features
- 37.9 kHz typical carrier frequency
- 6 kHz typical band-pass filter width
- 2.7 V to 5.5 V recommended supply range
- 0.3 mA to 0.5 mA working current at 5 V
- Active-low output compatible with TTL and CMOS logic
- 15 m typical receive distance at 0° angle
- 6 m typical receive distance at left 35° angle
- 6 m typical receive distance at right 35° angle
- 250 mV maximum low-level output at 2.0 mA sink
- SMD epoxy resin semi-circular spherical package
Typical Applications
- Infrared remote receiver modules
- TTL-compatible remote-control inputs
- CMOS-compatible remote-control inputs
- 37.9 kHz infrared signal reception
- Active-low logic receiver circuits
- SMD infrared receiver assemblies
Procurement Notes
When requesting a quote for XL-IRM0038C-38B, 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.
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FAQ
What supply voltage is recommended for XL-IRM0038C-38B?
The recommended supply voltage range for XL-IRM0038C-38B is 2.7 V minimum to 5.5 V maximum. The absolute maximum supply voltage is specified as 6.0 V at Ta=25°C.
What carrier frequency does this infrared receiver use?
XL-IRM0038C-38B is specified with a 37.9 kHz typical carrier frequency. The datasheet also lists 37.9 kHz as the recommended input frequency and gives a 6 kHz typical BPF width.
What receive distance is specified at normal incidence?
At 0° angle and Ta=25°C, the receive distance is specified as 10 m minimum and 15 m typical. At left or right 35° angle, the specified receive distance is 5 m minimum and 6 m typical.
What output logic does XL-IRM0038C-38B provide?
The output is specified as TTL and CMOS compatible, active low. Output voltage limits include 250 mV maximum low-level voltage at Isink=2.0 mA and 4.5 V minimum high-level voltage with VCC=5 V.
What soldering limits are listed for this package?
The datasheet lists wave soldering at 260°C for no more than 6 s, manual soldering at 300°C for 3 s, and a recommended reflow soldering limit of 240°C for 6 s.
Technical Review & Sourcing Note
Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: July 11, 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.