by Ann Withanee — August 1, 2011—Cree, Inc., a market leader in LED lighting, announces the industry’s first system-level LED downlight for the international 80 to 100mm MR16 market. A direct replacement for the 50-watt MR16-based fixture, the Cree CR100 downlight surpasses its antiquated counterpart in brightness and efficacy, according to Cree.
Commonly used in residential and retail lighting applications, Cree estimates there are nearly 1.5 billion MR16 lamps in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, representing a tremendous opportunity to save money on energy and maintenance, using the high-quality LED light only available with Cree TrueWhite Technology.
The CR100 fixture has an output of 650 lumens while consuming just 11.5 watts delivering minimum efficacy of 52 lumens per watt, which combined with a CRI of at least 90 and featuring integrated dimming, sets a new industry benchmark for beautiful, highly efficient LED light.
Available in shallow and deep recess models, the CR100 product is designed to handle heat dissipation in an enclosed environment, a key factor in LED fixture lifetime ratings. Featuring a five-year warranty, the CR100 downlight is designed to last at least 50,000 hours compared to a traditional 50 watt MR16 fixture, which has a lifetime of about 2,000 hours.
The CR100 downlight is available now through Cree distributors in Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia.
