Cree has introduced the XLamp ML-B LED for quarter-watt operation. The LED delivers optimal performance for distributed lighting applications where the light source is visible, such as panel lights and LED-based fluorescent tube replacements.
Lighting manufacturers have tried to achieve a uniform lighting appearance by placing many low-power LEDs in close proximity under a diffuser. This use of typical low-power LEDs do not facilitate in meeting the rigorous ENERGY STAR requirements. The company's LEDs are designed to last 50,000h and provide high levels of efficacy, thermal resistance and reliability that can enable ENERGY STAR-qualified fixtures. The LED delivers luminous flux up to 30lm at 80mA in cool white and up to 24lm in warm white lighting. It also provides uniform colour over angle and a 120° viewing angle.
