New RS Stuff, what's this do ?

[petemoore]

  Parallax Frequency to Light Converter, not sure I'll be able to use this anytime soon either..on to the IRPT:
  Does an InfrarRedPhotoTransistor burn if connected like an LED ?
 8~vdc w/330ohm current limiter [?]
 Infrared Phototransistor involves collector and diode according to a complete quotation of the package.

 http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049724
 Excuse while I mock the dummy-data:  
 General Features   [looks like led <]
Model   276-145      [cute]
Product Type   Phototransistor    {Infrared PT<]  
Body Material   Multi   [very useful info>
Fits What       [Nice when the data sheet starts askin' the relevant questions of primary importance...
Model   276-145   Again, thats 276-145
Miscellaneous Features                     [Like what.   Fits What.
Min Operating Temperature   -40 Fahrenheit            
Max Operating Temperature   185 Fahrenheit  
Humidity Range Operating   85 F
 {Useful if you are planning on being able to operate it ! !
Has to do with infrared detection, sketchy, looks like it goes in a remotes nose.
Anyone made use or know of use for Infrared Phototransistor ?