Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | XL-IRM0038C-38B |
| Manufacturer | XINGLIGHT |
| Product Type | SMD LED |
| Category | LED |
| 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; Tsol |
| Manual Welding Condition | 300°C, 3 s; Tsol |
| Working Current | 0.3 min, 0.4 typ, 0.5 max mA; VDD=5 V, Ta=25°C |
| Receive Distance | 10 min, 15 typ m; 0° angle, Ta=25°C |
| Receive Distance Left 35 Degrees | 5 min, 6 typ m; left 35° angle, Ta=25°C |
| Receive Distance Right 35 Degrees | 5 min, 6 typ m; right 35° angle, 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 usage condition |
| Recommended Input Frequency | 37.9 kHz typ; recommended usage condition |
| Recommended Operating Temperature | 25°C typ; recommended usage condition |
| 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 |
| Photodiode Type | High-speed high-sensitivity PIN photodiode |
| Preamplifier | Low-power high-gain preamplifier IC |
| Shielding | Internal and external dual shielding anti-interference design |
| Body Dimensions | 5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 mm |
| Lead Length | 3.1 mm |
| Outline Dimension Tolerance | ±0.25 mm; unless otherwise specified |
| Packaging Dimension Tolerance | ±0.1 mm; belt and disk dimensions |
| Recommended Maximum Reflow Soldering Temperature | 240°C for 6 s; Pb-free reflow soldering guideline |
| Maximum Reflow Soldering Cycles | 2 cycles; reflow soldering guideline |
| Hand Soldering Iron Power | <30 W; hand soldering guideline |
| Hand Soldering Temperature | <300°C; each terminal once, less than 3 s |
| Cleaning Condition Alcohol | Under 30°C for 3 min or under 50°C for 30 s; after soldering |
| Ultrasonic Cleaning Power | <=300 W; cleaning guideline |
| Unopened Storage Condition | <=30°C, <=60% RH, use within 1 year |
| Opened Storage Condition | <=30°C, <=40% RH, solder within 168 h / 7 days |
| Baking Condition | 60±5°C for 24 h |
| Static Field Voltage Limit | <100 V within 1 foot of LED element during operation |
| Environmental Certification | REACH and RoHS certified |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
The receiver supports TTL and CMOS-compatible active-low output logic. Electrical parameters include a 2.7 to 5.5 V recommended supply range, 6.0 V absolute maximum supply voltage at Ta=25°C, 37.9 kHz typical carrier frequency, and 6 kHz typical BPF width. At VDD=5 V and Ta=25°C, working current is specified as 0.3 mA minimum, 0.4 mA typical, and 0.5 mA maximum.
Key Features
- SMD infrared remote receiver construction
- 37.9 kHz typical carrier frequency
- 2.7 to 5.5 V recommended supply
- 0.4 mA typical working current at 5 V
- 15 m typical receive distance at 0 degrees
- TTL and CMOS-compatible active-low output
- High-speed high-sensitivity PIN photodiode
- Low-power high-gain preamplifier IC
- Internal and external dual shielding design
- REACH and RoHS certified product description
Typical Applications
- Infrared remote receiver interfaces
- 37.9 kHz carrier reception
- TTL-compatible receiver output stages
- CMOS-compatible receiver output stages
- Active-low infrared signal outputs
- SMD assemblies requiring reflow soldering
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 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?
The XL-IRM0038C-38B has a typical carrier frequency of 37.9 kHz at Ta=25°C. The recommended input frequency is also listed as 37.9 kHz typical.
What is the receive distance specification?
At 0° angle and Ta=25°C, receive distance is specified as 10 m minimum and 15 m typical. At left or right 35° angle, the datasheet lists 5 m minimum and 6 m typical.
What output logic does XL-IRM0038C-38B provide?
The receiver output is TTL and CMOS compatible and uses active-low logic. Low-level output voltage is specified as 250 mV maximum with Isink=2.0 mA at Ta=25°C.
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.