Infrared to Near-Infrared LED

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Discussion in 'General Electronics Chat' started by ken12, Aug 26, 2011.

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  1. Aug 26, 2011 #1
    ken12

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    hi, i would like to know if we can transform an infrared LED to a Near-Infrared Lead by putting the IR LED in some kind of circuit. thank you very much. :)
     
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  2. Aug 26, 2011 #2
    KJ6EAD

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    No. The emitted wavelength is controlled by the bandgap of the materials that the diode junction is made from.
     
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