by Shane Henson — September 30, 2013—Lighting manufacturers wishing that the bright, energy-efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lights came in slightly smaller packages may be impressed with Cree Inc.’s new XLamp XQ-E LED family.
According to the company, products within the line enable lighting manufacturers to significantly reduce the size and total cost of their LED luminaires without sacrificing light output, efficacy, or reliability. The new LED packs the lighting-class performance of the XP-E2 into a package that is 78 percent smaller, opening up new design possibilities for a wide spectrum of lighting applications such as portable, indoor directional, architectural and vehicle lighting.
“Cree’s new XQ-E LEDs are changing the way we view LEDs. No other LED manufacturer offers an LED of this small size with such a high level of performance,” said Luke Thorkildsen, director of lighting division for The Coleman Company Inc. “We’re excited about the new possibilities for smaller, lighter, or brighter designs enabled by the new XQ-E LED.”
The new XQ-E LEDs have a tiny 1.6mm x 1.6mm footprint and are available in both white and color configurations. The XQ-E’s combination of optical symmetry, consistent design across all configurations, and its small size enables improved color mixing and optical control compared to the larger XP-E2 LED, says CREE.
“Previously, the size of LEDs dictated the form factor of the luminaire and lighting manufacturers had to design around the light source,” said Paul Thieken, director of LED components for Cree. “With its unparalleled performance and size, the XQ-E LED redefines what’s possible with lighting designs, enabling new form factors and eliminating constraints.”
Built on Cree’s revolutionary SC3 Technology Platform and characterized at 85°C, the XQ-E White LED is available in 2700K to 6200K color temperatures and offers minimum CRI options of 70 and 80. The XQ-E White LED delivers up to 287 lumens at 3W, 85°C. XQ-E Color LEDs are available in red, green and blue.
