Cree LED Recognized with Four 2024 BrightStar Awards from LEDs Magazine
May 22, 2024
Cree LED announced today that four of its innovative product releases have been recognized with BrightStar Awards by LEDs Magazine in two different categories. Honorees were selected by a respected panel of judges from the LED and lighting design and manufacturing community. The BrightStar Awards are given based on five key criteria: performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use, and innovation in the design of LED-based lighting products and components. Cree LED’s winning products include:
LED Light Sources Category
XLamp® XP-G4 White LEDs
J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs,
J Series® 5050C E Class LEDs
Specialty SSL System Technology Category
CV94A-FGC, CLMWB-FKC and UHD111A-FKA High-Brightness LEDs
Highlights and distinguishing features of the four Cree LED products being recognized include:
- XLamp® XP-G4 White LEDs incorporate the latest advancements in high-power LED technology for improved optical performance while delivering industry leading efficacy. XP-G4 is optimized for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor directional lighting applications requiring precise light control, good color over angle and long-term reliability.
- J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs Cree LED J Series® 2835 LEDs are optimized to deliver the best value with high efficacy to low-density, indoor lighting applications, such as downlights, troffers and panel lights. Pro9™ version LEDs deliver up to 24% higher efficacy over standard version LEDs without sacrificing color rendering quality.
- J Series® 5050C E Class LEDs offer the industry’s highest efficacy for high power LEDs at 228 lumens per watt (LPW) typical at 4000K, 70 CRI and 1W. The breakthrough performance of 5050C E Class LEDs enables up to 40% system cost savings through the reduction in optics, PCBs and chassis material and 57% reduction in size.
- High Brightness LEDs provide enhanced performance for all types of large-format displays requiring superior image quality and reliability and are ideal for stadium signs, airport displays, command center displays and full-color roadway signs. Our high brightness portfolio includes through-hole and surface mount diodes in white and color as well as a variety of multi-color LED options.
High Brightness LEDs for Large-Format Video Displays, Screens and Signage
Three surface mount diode (SMD) LEDs are optimized for large-format, high-resolution video screen applications. These LEDs provide enhanced performance for all types of large-format displays requiring superior image quality and reliability and are ideal for stadium signs, airport displays, command center displays and full-color roadway signs.
CV94A-FGC 3-in-1 RGB LED
This device is part of Cree LED’s revolutionary CV94 LED family and features an oval 90°/45° beam angle. CV94 LED SMDs are designed to replace multiple through-hole LEDs in outdoor, larger-pixel pitch applications, such as roadway signs and LED billboards. By replacing multiple through-hole LEDs with a single surface mount LED, signage manufacturers can reduce the complexity and cost of assembling complete displays while also increasing image quality.
CLMWB-FKC RGB SMD LED
This high brightness LED features a small 1.6 x 1.7 mm footprint, has a wide viewing angle and is optimized for high-resolution outdoor LED video screens, such as stadium displays and advertising displays. Both CV94A-FGC and CLMWB-FKC LEDs are IPx8 waterproof rated and feature UV inhibitors to increase reliability in extreme weather conditions.
UHD111A-FKA RGB SMD LED
This compact LED offers industry-leading brightness and reliability in a tiny 1.0 x 1.0 mm package that is optimized for high-resolution indoor LED displays used in signage at airports, shopping malls and command centers. Unlike comparable LEDs of this type, the UHD111A-FKA does not contain wire bonds which results in significant improvement in black levels and contrast ratios.
All three products are available now with short lead times and samples available directly or through distribution. To learn more about our High Brightness LEDs, visit: https://www.cree-led.com/products/leds/hb/
Product Resources
Video Screen LED Product Selector
CV94A-FGC: PLCC6 3 in 1 SMD LED Data Sheet
CLMWB-FKC: PLCC4 3 in 1 SMD LED Data Sheet
UHD111A-FKA: RGB SMD LED Data Sheet
High Brightness Feature Sheet
Next Generation XP-G4 Delivers Best-in-class LPW with Enhanced Optical Performance
The XLamp® XP-G4 White LED incorporates the latest advancements in high-power LED technology for improved optical performance while delivering industry leading efficacy. XP-G4 is optimized for a wide range of both indoor and outdoor directional lighting applications requiring precise light control, good color over angle and long-term reliability.
Product Features
- Industry-leading LPW & optical performance
- Incorporates latest raw material, packaging and chip technologies
- Optimized on-axis light output
- 3A max current
- Wide range of phosphor options
- Broad range of CCT/CRI options
- Broadcast & Pro9™ options
- Easy upgrade path
- Same XPG mechanical dimensions
XP‑G4 provides higher maximum current and lower thermal resistance than competing high-power LEDs, enabling new levels of output and reliability for many lighting applications. XP-G4 also features a wider range of phosphor options than any previous generation XP-G LED to provide optimized spectral output to the widest range of lighting applications yet.
- The standard version works best for many applications, including outdoor, torch and specialty
- The broadcast version is optimized for stadium, arena and medical applications where extremely high TLCI is required
- The Pro9 version delivers breakthrough efficacy for applications that require high fidelity 90 & 95 CRI, such as indoor directional and retail
Product samples and production quantities are available now with standard lead times.
Product Resources
XLamp® XP-G4 LEDs Product Selector
XLamp® XP-G4 LEDs Data Sheet
XLamp® XP-G4 Pro9 LEDs Data Sheet
XLamp® White LEDs Feature Sheet
XLamp® XP-G4 Optical Design Guide
J Series® 5050C E Class White LEDs Offer Substantial Cost Savings
Cree LED’s J Series® 5050C E Class LEDs offer the industry’s highest efficacy for high power LEDs: 228 lumens per watt (LPW) typical at 4000K, 70 CRI and 1W. These J Series LEDs deliver up to three times the light output of competing 5050 LEDs at the same efficacy level and are designed with superior corrosion resistance for the most challenging environments.
Four performance levels in the J Series 5050 LED portfolio address most directional general lighting applications. Unlike other 5050s with asymmetric die layouts that reduce intensity through secondary optics, J Series 5050 LEDs feature optimized layouts that deliver peak intensities up to 12.5% higher than the competition as well as improved color-over-angle.
The breakthrough performance of these LEDs enables substantial system cost savings through the reduction in optics, PCBs and chassis material. Up to 40% system cost savings and 57% reduction in size are possible when redesigning from a lower performance 5050 LED to the 5050C E Class LED. To speed up the design-in process, 5050C E Class LEDs are compatible with optics designed for existing square LES 5050 LEDs.
5050C E Class LEDs are available in 2200K-6500K correlated color temperatures (CCTs) as well as 70, 80 and 90 CRI options for all CCTs. Target applications include outdoor area and roadway lighting, high/low bay lighting and indoor professional lighting.
Product samples and production quantities are available now with standard lead times.
Product Resources
J Series® 5050 E Class Product Selector
J Series® JR5050C 6V E Class LEDs Data Sheet
J Series® White LEDs Feature Sheet
J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs Deliver up to 24% higher Efficacy Over Standard Version
Cree LED J Series® 2835 LEDs are optimized to deliver the best value with high efficacy to low-density, indoor lighting applications, such as downlights, troffers and panel lights.
Pro9™ version LEDs deliver up to 24% higher efficacy over standard version LEDs without sacrificing color rendering quality. These LEDs feature the same maximum current plus the same mechanical and electrical characteristics as the standard versions.
Product Features
- Brilliant illumination with up to 24% higher LPW at 90 CRI than standard versions
- Seamlessly upgrade your lighting experience with convenient drop-in options for standard versions
- Tailor your lighting with four performance choices available in 3V and 9V options
- Lighting temperatures from 6500K to 2700K, all boasting 90 CRI for exceptional clarity and vibrancy
- Unmatched performance with the highest LPW 90 CRI 2835s in the market
Product Summary
J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LEDs are designed to elevate commercial spaces, these LEDs are perfect for linear and panel lighting in offices, retail environments, hotels and restaurants.
Product samples and production quantities are available now with standard lead times.
Product Resources
J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LED Product Selector
J Series® 2835 Pro9™ LED Data Sheet
J Series® White LEDs Feature Sheet