25 January 2011

Cree adds LMR2 module to speed adoption of LED lighting

Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA is extending its LED module family with the LMR2, a compact, high-efficiency module that aims to provide a simple solution for lighting designers and manufacturers. Also, the LMR4 LED Module (introduced last April) is now available in four color points — 2700, 3000, 3500 and 4000K — each based on Cree’s TrueWhite technology.

The LMR2 module uses TrueWhite technology to provide efficient, high-quality light for applications such as restaurants, retail and hospitality lighting, where high color rendering index (CRI) and efficacy are required. Cree says that its 2.25-inch aperture allows increased design flexibility for applications including pendant lighting, sconces, wall washers, as well as small aperture downlights.

Designed to last at least 35,000 hours and dimmable to 5%, the LMR2 delivers 650 lumens at color temperatures of 2700, 3000, 3500 and 4000K with a CRI of 90. It is drop-in ready and provides a comprehensive solution with integrated driver electronics, optics and primary thermal management. Fixture manufacturers also have the option to include a specially designed heat sink to accommodate high-heat applications such as downlights.

“We are extending our portfolio of application-optimized LED modules, which are designed to help OEM customers quickly and simply design, and bring to market, fixtures based on our lighting-class LEDs,” says LED Module product line manager Scott Schwab.

Sample evaluation kits are available now directly from Cree, and production quantities are available with standard lead times through both Cree and its module distributors.

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