Lumileds announces a new approach to achieving flawless color mixing with its high-power LUXEON C Color Line of LEDs. The problems of beam halos and mismatched, unmixed color have been solved by designing a platform to offer multiple colors with a single focal length. When secondary optics are applied, the consistent focal length maximizes optical efficiency and provides matching emission patterns, enabling sleek color mixing.
Smooth color mixing is particularly significant in studio, stage and television lighting applications that may combine seven colors or more. Initial feedback from studio lighting professionals confirms that Lumileds LUXEON C Color LEDs’ precise color mixing and optical performance will enable a new generation of lighting designs.
High center beam candle power (CBCP) or “punch” is often essential in architectural lighting. Applications, such as tall, narrow wall washers take advantage of LUXEON C Colors’ low dome design, which keeps the source size small, leading to higher punch, more compact optics and greater optical control. Narrow beams are also utilized in emergency vehicle lighting, where superior punch is essential.
In addition to these key benefits, LUXEON C Color is a hot tested color line. By specifying LED performance at 85 C, customers get guaranteed performance at application conditions. And by using low thermal resistance substrates (as low as 2.8 C/W), customers can drive the LEDs harder.
The LUXEON C Color Line features a broad portfolio of colors in a compact, 2- by 2-millimeter package. Colors include PC Amber, Red-Orange, Red, Cyan, Green, Blue and Royal Blue. Phosphor-converted whites are initially available at 4000K and 5700K with 70 CRI. Additional offerings will become available in the coming months.