L9437 Hamamatsu Photonics, 870nm IR LED, Metal Through Hole package

The Hamamatsu Photonics infrared LED developed for optical encoders. By improving the aspherical lens used with the previous type L8506, we have achieved an even more highly collimated beam of near infrared light. The lead pin of the L9437 has no step piece that is usually formed at the lead base brazed to the package, thus eliminating the restriction in printed circuit board design.

Collimated light beam
Uniform light spot
High reliability