Application Guides

Infrared LED Applications

Wavelength recommendations, design notes, and quick next steps for common IR use cases.

Infrared LEDs for Facial Recognition & Biometrics

850 / 940 nm

Stable NIR illumination for 2D/3D facial mapping, iris scanning, and secure access systems that need consistent performance across environments.

2D/3D facial recognition camerasIris/eye tracking modulesAccess control & smart locks
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Infrared LEDs for Medical Sensing & Pulse Oximetry

880 / 890 / 900 / 910 nm

NIR emitters for pulse oximeters, wearable health monitors, and spectroscopy devices that require stable output and tight electrical characteristics.

Pulse oximeters and SpO2 sensorsWearable health and fitness devicesSpectroscopy and tissue sensing
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Infrared LEDs for Security Cameras & Night Vision

850 / 940 nm

High-output IR illumination for surveillance, CCTVs, and night-vision systems that need reliable coverage in low or no light.

CCTV and IP camerasPerimeter and facility surveillanceNight vision systems
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Infrared LEDs for Robotics, Automation & Machine Vision

850 / 870 / 900 nm

NIR emitters for optical sensing, presence detection, and machine vision where reliability and consistent output are critical.

Machine vision illuminationOptical sensing on production linesRobotics navigation and depth assist
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Infrared LEDs for LiDAR, Time-of-Flight & Depth Sensing

905 / 850 / 940 nm

NIR emitters for LiDAR, time-of-flight (ToF), and depth cameras that need controlled peak wavelength, pulsed drive, and reliable domestic supply.

Solid-state LiDAR and rangefindersTime-of-flight depth camerasAutomotive ADAS sensing (program-specific)
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Infrared LEDs for Covert & Low-Glow Applications

940 nm

940nm emitters for designs that require minimal visible glow while maintaining reliable IR illumination.

Covert surveillanceIn-cabin and driver monitoring with low glowProximity sensing where visibility matters
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