About Cree LED

Cree LED – Innovating the Future of Lighting

Cree LED offers one of the industry’s most extensive portfolios of application-optimized LED chips and components, leading in both performance and reliability. Our team delivers best-in-class technology and breakthrough solutions for high-power and mid-power general lighting, specialty lighting and video screens. With over 30 years of experience, Cree LED develops products backed by expert design assistance, superior sales support and industry-best global customer service.

A history of groundbreaking advances keep us moving forward

Founded in 1987, Cree LED revolutionized the industry with innovations like the first lighting-class LED, the XLamp^® XR-E, launched in 2006. Our advancements in brightness, color consistency, efficacy and reliability have driven widespread LED adoption and set industry standards. Supported by a robust IP portfolio and a commitment to top-tier technology, our products consistently deliver long-term performance and reliability.

Today, Cree LED is a globally recognized leader in high-power and application-optimized lighting solutions – and we continue to introduce new, cutting-edge LED products.

Discover the benefits of partnering with Cree LED

Resilience Through Challenges

We overcome industry disruptions by staying true to our mission and constant innovation.

Rock-Solid Foundation

Our mission, team and business model remain unwavering and strong.

Extensive Portfolio

Application-optimized LED chips and components for high-power, mid-power, horticulture, specialty lighting and video screens.

Fabless Strategy

Enhanced production quality, efficiency and flexibility for a reliable and secure supply chain.

35 Years of Innovation

Leading the industry with advancements that become standards.

Strong IP Portfolio

Commitment to best-in-class: technology and breakthrough solutions for long-term performance and reliability.

Continuous Innovation

Dozens of new or enhanced LED products released each year, with more to come.

Unmatched Customer Support

Expert design assistance, superior sales support and industry-best global customer service.

Future Growth and Success

Partner with us for innovative solutions and reliable performance, ensuring your success now and in the future.

Application- specific LEDs improve performance and lower costs in your luminaires

Each LED family in our extensive portfolio is meticulously designed to meet the specific needs of its application. Our US based team identifies areas for improvement and focuses on creating ‘drop-in’ replacements, ensuring our advancements make your work easier — no fixture redesigns, just enhanced performance.

General Lighting – Indoor

Directional, Accent, Spot, Downlight, Troffer, Linear, Low Bay, Sconces

General Lighting – Outdoor

Roadway, Street Light, Tunnel, Parking Lot, Parking Garage, Wall Packs, Post Tops, Landscape, Pathway, Step

Architectural/Entertainment

Building Exterior, Bridges, Fountain, Pool, Studio, Stage, Live Concerts

Broadcast

TV Studio, Stadium, Arena, Sports, Remote Medicine

Horticulture

Greenhouse, Vertical Farming, Supplemental, Interlighting, Aquaculture, Agriculture

Portable Lighting

Torch, Flashlight, Tactical Flashlight, Head Lamp, Bike Light, Weapon Light, Lanterns

Retail Lighting

Clothing Store, Fashion Store, Furniture Store, Hotel, Restaurant

Automotive & Emergency Vehicle Lighting

Automotive Aftermarket, Tractor-Trailer, Semi, Offroad, Motorcycle, Emergency Vehicle Lighting, Police, Ambulance, Fire, Rescue

Signage

Message Boards, Information Signs, Digital Signs, Scoreboards, Advertising Backlighting, Roadway Signs, Gas Price Signs

Video Screens

Digital Signs, Advertising Signs, Stadium Screens & Ribbons, Full-Color Info Signs

LED Chips

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Where to buy

1987

Cree Founded

1989

Commercialized the world’s first SiC blue LED

1990s

World’s #1 blue LED die supplier

Cree Blue LEDs used in VW Dashboard

2006

First lighting-class LED: XLamp XR-E

First power LED Chip XB900

2007

First 2D LED emitter die EZ Gen1

2008

Sets high power LED package benchmark: XLamp XP-E

2009

First to simplify LED color binning: EasyWhite bins

First waterproof SMD LEDs for video screens

2010

First single die LED to break 1000 lumens: XLamp XM-L

2011

First high power, high voltage LEDs

First tilted angle signage LEDs

2012

First to break high power price performance barriers: XLamp XT-E & XP-G2

2013

First high lumen density LED arrays

2014

First extreme high power LEDs: SC5 technology platform

2015

First surface mount arrays to replace mid-power LEDs: XLamp MH

First LEDs optimized for maximum candela: High intensity

First low power LED chips 100% tested and specified at 2kV ESD

2016

First in class to shatter 200 2016 LPW: XLamp XP-G3

Best minimum LPW: XLamp XT-E High Efficacy

2017

First extreme density LED to break 200 lm/mm2: XLamp XD16

First Cost-Optimized 1W RGBW Architectural LED: CLQ6A

2018

First LED optimized for connected lighting: XP-G3 S Line

2019

First LED to deliver 2x efficiency of incumbent lighting in horticulture: XLamp XP-G3 Photo Red

2020

First SMD RGB LED for roadway signage: CV94D

2021

New focus, new energy, & new products.

2022

Unparalleled performance, broadest color range: XLamp Element G LED

2023

15% higher efficacy for 90 & 95 CRI LEDs: Pro9™ LEDs

2024

Two beam angles optimized for horticulture lighting: XLamp Horizon LED