by Shane Henson — December 24, 2012—Cree is seeking to solidify its reputation as an innovative light-emitting diode (LED) provider with the launch of what it says is the industry’s first 200 lumens-per-watt LEDs.
The company’s new XLamp MK-R LEDs make the next generation of 100 plus lumens-per-watt system possible for high-lumen applications, including outdoor and indoor directional applications, such as halogen replacement lamps, says Cree. MK-R LEDs are available in EasyWhite color temperatures, providing color consistency for designs that use only one LED. For systems that use multiple LEDs, MK-R enables manufacturers to use fewer LEDs while still maintaining light output and quality, which translates to lower system cost, says Cree.
“Cree’s relentless innovation continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with LED lighting,” said John Edmond, Cree co-founder and director of advanced optoelectronics. “The MK-R LED is another game changer for the industry. An LED with this level of performance can accelerate the development of high-output lighting applications and could enable applications we haven’t even thought of yet.”
The MK-R LED features a 7mm x 7mm footprint with a 6mm optical source and delivers up to 1600 lumens at 15W, 85°C. Characterized at 85°C, the MK-R component is available in 2700K to 7000K color temperatures and offers minimum color rendering index options of 70, 80 and 90 (at selected color temperatures), says Cree. The MK-R LED is the ninth product built on Cree’s SC Technology platform. According to the company, the innovative platform leverages Cree’s advanced silicon carbide technology, features advancements in LED chip architecture and phosphor, and boasts a new package design to deliver the most advanced LED components in the industry.
