12 February 2014

Cree launches XLamp CXA LED arrays with increased lumen density

LED chip, lamp and lighting fixture maker Cree Inc of Durham, NC, USA has launched three new high-density XLamp CXA LED arrays. The CXA2590, CXA1850 and CXA1310 double the light output of existing standard-density CXA LED arrays without increasing the size. This increase in lumen density delivers what are claimed to be new levels of light intensity, which enables the complete replacement of ceramic metal halide (CMH) light sources, expands the possibilities of LED spotlights, and enables applications that could not be addressed by previous LED technologies.

By emitting more than 15,500 lumens from a 19mm light source, the CXA2590 enables luminaires with the same center-beam candlepower (CBCP) and light quality of a 150-watt CMH light source at lower power, longer lifetime and with better control. Delivering more than 9000 lumens from a 12mm light source, the CXA1850 enables lighting solutions with the same CBCP and light quality as 70-watt CMH while using half the power. The CXA1310 provides more than 2000 lumens in a 6mm light source, which allows lighting manufacturers to design smaller, more efficient track lights, reduce the size of halogen replacements by half, and deliver twice the CBCP of CMH at 30% less power.

Cree claims that it offers the largest portfolio of integrated LED arrays, and the only portfolio of high-density LED arrays. Having multiple size and lumen output options from the extended CXA product family helps lighting manufacturers address a wide range of lighting applications from small-form-factor halogen and CMH to sports and stadium lighting. Lighting manufacturers can also use the CXA’s ability to increase light output without increasing size.

“Having access to such intense light sources without having to account for lots of variation in size is a tremendous benefit to our product design process,” comments Seok-Ki Park, CEO of Hwang-Duck Engineering Co Ltd. “We have the flexibility to increase our design options while protecting our investment in ongoing product development.”

Characterized and binned at 85°C, XLamp CXA LED arrays are available in ANSI White and EasyWhite color temperatures (2700-6500K) and color rendering index (CRI) options of 70, 80 and 95. Samples of all three new high-density LED arrays are available now and production quantities are available with standard lead times.

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