Cree LED Delivers 20% Efficiency Increase for XLamp XE-G LEDs
Cree LED, an SGH company (Nasdaq: SGH), has announced a significant upgrade to its XLamp® XE-G LEDs. The improved LEDs offer a 20% increase in efficiency for RGBW color-mixing systems and a 10% or higher efficiency gain for 13 out of 18 colors. The XE-G LEDs, with their 2.05 x 1.6 mm footprint, feature an industry-leading combination of characteristics, including a large isolated thermal pad, minimal spacing between the LED chip and package edge, ESD protection, and consistent optical source across all colors.
With 18 different color options, including various white variations, the XE-G LEDs provide lighting manufacturers with unparalleled flexibility to customize their products. The upgraded LEDs are optimized for directional lighting applications that benefit from multi-color LED designs, such as indoor directional lighting, architectural lighting, entertainment lighting, and aftermarket automotive lighting.
Cree LED, un'azienda di SGH (Nasdaq: SGH), ha annunciato un significativo aggiornamento delle sue XLamp® XE-G LED. Le LED migliorate offrono un aumento dell'efficienza del 20% per i sistemi di miscelazione colori RGBW e un aumento dell'efficienza del 10% o superiore per 13 su 18 colori. Le XE-G LED, con un ingombro di 2,05 x 1,6 mm, presentano una combinazione di caratteristiche leader del settore, inclusi un ampio pad termico isolato, spaziatura minima tra il chip LED e il bordo del pacchetto, protezione ESD e una sorgente ottica coerente su tutti i colori.
Con 18 diverse opzioni di colore, comprese varie varianti di bianco, le XE-G LED offrono ai produttori di illuminazione un'incredibile flessibilità per personalizzare i loro prodotti. Le LED aggiornate sono ottimizzate per applicazioni di illuminazione direzionale che traggono vantaggio da design LED multicolore, come l'illuminazione direzionale da interni, l'illuminazione architettonica, l'illuminazione per eventi e l'illuminazione automobilistica aftermarket.
Cree LED, una empresa de SGH (Nasdaq: SGH), ha anunciado una actualización significativa de sus LEDs XLamp® XE-G. Los LEDs mejorados ofrecen un aumento del 20% en eficiencia para sistemas de mezcla de colores RGBW y un aumento de eficiencia del 10% o más para 13 de 18 colores. Los LEDs XE-G, con un tamaño de 2.05 x 1.6 mm, presentan una combinación de características líderes en la industria, incluyendo un gran pad térmico aislado, un espaciado mínimo entre el chip LED y el borde del paquete, protección ESD y una fuente óptica consistente en todos los colores.
Con 18 opciones de color diferentes, incluyendo varias variaciones de blanco, los LEDs XE-G brindan a los fabricantes de iluminación una flexibilidad inigualable para personalizar sus productos. Los LEDs mejorados están optimizados para aplicaciones de iluminación direccional que se benefician de diseños de LED multicolor, como iluminación direccional interior, iluminación arquitectónica, iluminación para entretenimientos e iluminación automotriz de repuesto.
Cree LED는 SGH 회사(Nasdaq: SGH)로, XLamp® XE-G LED의 중요한 업그레이드를 발표했습니다. 개선된 LED는 RGBW 색상 혼합 시스템에 대해 20%의 효율성 증대를 제공하며, 18가지 색상 중 13가지 색상에 대해 10% 이상의 효율성 증가를 제공합니다. 2.05 x 1.6 mm의 발자국을 가진 XE-G LED는 대규모 격리 열패드, LED 칩과 패키지 가장자리 사이의 최소 간격, ESD 보호 및 모든 색상에서 일관된 광원 등 업계 최고의 특성을 갖추고 있습니다.
18가지 다양한 색상 옵션(여러 하얀 변형 포함)을 가진 XE-G LED는 조명 제조업체에 제품을 커스터마이즈할 수 있는 비할 바 없는 유연성을 제공합니다. 업그레이드된 LED는 다채로운 LED 디자인의 이점을 누릴 수 있는 방향성 조명 애플리케이션에 최적화 되어 있으며, 실내 방향성 조명, 건축 조명, 엔터테인먼트 조명 및 애프터마켓 자동차 조명에 사용됩니다.
Cree LED, une entreprise de SGH (Nasdaq: SGH), a annoncé une mise à niveau significative de ses LEDs XLamp® XE-G. Les LEDs améliorées offrent une augmentation de 20% de l'efficacité pour les systèmes de mélange de couleurs RGBW et un gain d'efficacité de 10% ou plus pour 13 des 18 couleurs. Les LED XE-G, avec leur empreinte de 2,05 x 1,6 mm, présentent une combinaison de caractéristiques leader de l'industrie, notamment un grand pad thermique isolé, un espacement minimal entre la puce LED et le bord de l'emballage, une protection ESD et une source optique cohérente sur toutes les couleurs.
Avec 18 options de couleur différentes, y compris plusieurs variations de blanc, les LEDs XE-G offrent aux fabricants d'éclairage une flexibilité inégalée pour personnaliser leurs produits. Les LEDs mises à niveau sont optimisées pour les applications d'éclairage directionnel qui bénéficient de conceptions de LED multicolores, telles que l'éclairage d'intérieur directionnel, l'éclairage architectural, l'éclairage de divertissement et l'éclairage automobile de rechange.
Cree LED, ein Unternehmen der SGH (Nasdaq: SGH), hat ein erhebliches Upgrade seiner XLamp® XE-G LEDs angekündigt. Die verbesserten LEDs bieten eine Steigerung der Effizienz um 20% für RGBW-Farbmischsysteme und einen Effizienzgewinn von 10% oder mehr für 13 von 18 Farben. Die XE-G LEDs mit einer Fläche von 2,05 x 1,6 mm bieten eine branchenführende Kombination von Eigenschaften, einschließlich einer großen isolierten Wärmeplatte, minimalem Abstand zwischen dem LED-Chip und dem Paketrand, ESD-Schutz und einer konsistenten optischen Quelle über alle Farben hinweg.
Mit 18 verschiedenen Farboptionen, einschließlich verschiedener Weißvarianten, bieten die XE-G LEDs Herstellern von Beleuchtungssystemen unvergleichliche Flexibilität zur Anpassung ihrer Produkte. Die aktualisierten LEDs sind für gerichtete Beleuchtungsanwendungen optimiert, die von mehrfarbigen LED-Designs profitieren, wie z.B. der allgemeinen Innenbeleuchtung, architektonischer Beleuchtung, Unterhaltungsbeleuchtung und aftermarket-Automobilbeleuchtung.
- 20% increase in efficiency for RGBW color-mixing systems
- 10% or higher efficiency gain for 13 out of 18 colors
- 18 different color options available
- Improved performance with minimal redesign required for customers
- None.
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Cree LED's announcement of improved XLamp XE-G LEDs marks a significant advancement in LED technology. The 20% efficiency increase for RGBW color-mixing systems and 10% or higher efficiency gain for 13 out of 18 colors represent substantial improvements in LED performance. These enhancements are achieved through a combination of higher light output and lower forward voltage, which are key factors in LED efficiency.
The upgraded XE-G LEDs maintain their compact 2.05 x 1.6 mm footprint while offering an impressive array of features. These include a large isolated thermal pad, which aids in heat dissipation - a important factor for LED longevity and performance. The minimal spacing between the LED chip and package edge allows for more efficient light emission, while the ESD protection adds durability. The consistent optical source across all colors is particularly valuable for color-mixing applications, ensuring uniform light quality.
With 18 different color options, including various white variations, these LEDs offer unprecedented flexibility for lighting designers. This wide color range, combined with the efficiency improvements, could lead to more vibrant, energy-efficient lighting solutions in applications such as indoor directional lighting, architectural lighting and entertainment lighting.
The fact that these improvements require minimal redesign effort from manufacturers is a significant advantage, potentially accelerating the adoption of these more efficient LEDs in the market. This could contribute to broader energy savings in lighting applications across various industries.
The launch of Cree LED's upgraded XLamp XE-G LEDs could have notable market implications. The LED lighting market is highly competitive and efficiency improvements of this magnitude (20% for RGBW systems) could provide Cree LED with a significant edge. This could potentially lead to increased market share and revenue growth for the company, especially in sectors that heavily rely on color-mixing technologies, such as entertainment and architectural lighting.
The endorsement from Thomas Bretgeld of Bretgeld-Engineering GmbH, a player in the entertainment and theatrical lighting market, suggests strong potential for adoption in these high-value sectors. The ability to create truly outstanding solutions... which haven't been thought possible before
indicates that these LEDs could enable new product categories or features, potentially expanding the overall market.
From an investor perspective, it's worth noting that Cree LED is part of SGH (SMART Global Holdings), traded on NASDAQ. This product improvement could positively impact SGH's financial performance, particularly in its LED solutions segment. However, the actual impact will depend on factors such as pricing strategy, market adoption rate and competitive responses.
The emphasis on minimal redesign requirements for manufacturers is a strategic move. It lowers the barrier to adoption, potentially accelerating market penetration and revenue generation. This could lead to a faster return on investment for Cree LED's R&D efforts.
Overall, while this announcement is positive for Cree LED and potentially for SGH, investors should monitor future financial reports to gauge the actual market impact of these improved LEDs.
Improved LED performance and the broadest color range provide even greater design flexibility
Cree LED’s upgraded XLamp XE-G LEDs offer superior performance and enhanced features setting a new standard in LED technology. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Thomas Bretgeld, CEO from Bretgeld-Engineering GmbH commented, "Cree LED’s XE-G LEDs offer high performance and comprehensive colors in the small packages we need, without compromising thermal and optical values. This upgrade will provide a significant increase in efficiency and more design options enabling us to push the performance boundaries of our LED engines even further. Combining the performance of the LEDs, the list of available colors with our state-of-the-art simulation tools gives us the ability to create truly outstanding solutions for the entertainment and theatrical market which haven’t been thought possible before."
The XE-G 2.05 x 1.6 mm footprint package features an industry-leading combination of characteristics for LEDs in this size class, including a large isolated thermal pad, minimal spacing between the LED chip and the package edge, ESD protection and a consistent optical source across all colors. With 18 different color options including a full range of white variations, the XE-G LEDs offer lighting manufacturers unparalleled flexibility to customize and enhance the light output properties of their products.
"We are always looking for ways to improve our products, and I am excited to announce these significant improvements to one of our flagship product lines," said Joe Clark, President of Cree LED. "Our upgraded XE-G LEDs enable our customers to improve their luminaires with minimal effort, requiring little to no redesign. This innovation not only enhances product performance but also delivers significant benefits to our customers."
Cree LED’s XLamp XE-G LEDs are optimized for directional lighting applications that benefit from multi-color LED designs, such as indoor directional lighting, architectural lighting, entertainment lighting and aftermarket automotive lighting.
Product samples are available now and production quantities are available with standard lead times. To learn more about brighter XLamp XE-G LEDs, visit: www.cree-led.com/news/xlamp-brighter-xe-g/.
XLamp and Cree LED are registered trademarks of CreeLED, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
About Cree LED
Cree LED offers one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of application-optimized LED chips and components, leading the industry in performance and reliability. With more than 35 years of innovation, our strong IP portfolio and unique business model ensures supply chain continuity. We deliver best-in-class technology and breakthrough solutions for focused applications in high power and mid-power general lighting, horticulture, specialty lighting and video screens. For more information, visit cree-led.com.
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