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IR Source Characteristics

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Electrical/Optical characteristics (Tc=25°C)

Parameter Min Typical Max Unit Conditions
Cold Resistance 35 45 55 Ω  
Hot Resistance 54 72 89 Ω 450 mW
Electrical input power   450   mW  
Operating voltage   5.7   V  
Operating current   79   mA  
Heating time constant   11   ms measurement of the resistance
rise time 10% to 90%
Cooling time constant   17   ms measurement of the resistance
cooling time 90% to 10%
Working temperature   456   °C  
Emissivity   0.95     2 μm to 14 μm
Lifetime   > 10   years Mean Time To Failure (MTTF)
Heating area   2.1x1.8   mm²  
Case Temperature   47   °C 50% duty cycle, 30 Hz, 450 mW
Technical data and specifications are subject to change without prior notice