CREE XL4550

Cree® XLamp® 4550 LEDs
Binning and Labeling
Cree XLamp 4550 LEDs combine the brightness of power LED chips with a rugged package
capable of operating in excess of half of a watt. XLamp LEDs lead the solid-state lighting
industry in brightness while providing a reflow solderable design that is optimized for
ease-of-use and thermal management. Lighting applications featuring XLamp LEDs
maximize light output and increase design flexibility, while minimizing environmental
impact.
This application note describes Cree’s procedures for sorting XLamp 4550 LEDs by color (dominant wavelength) and
brightness (luminous or radiant flux) and then lists the order codes encompassing these color and brightness groups
for easy reference.
Nomenclature
XLamp LEDs are tested and sorted into performance bins. A bin is specified by ranges of dominant wavelength and
brightness. Sorted XLamp LEDs are packaged on reels. A reel contains lamps from one bin and is labeled with its bin
code. For more information on packaging see the XLamp 4550 Data Sheet.
XLamp LEDs are sold by order codes in combinations of bins called kits. Kits include a minimum of two dominant
wavelength groups and two brightness groups. Order codes are configured in the following manner:
Family
Color
Spatial Pattern
Viewing Angle
(degrees)
Kit #
Combination of
bins
XL4550
ROY
L – Lambertian
100
0001-9999
BLU
GRN
1.001
ote: CLD-AP0
Application N
AMB
RED
XLamp LED order codes specify package family, color, optical configuration (spatial pattern and viewing angle) and
kit number (combination of bins).
Kit number 0001 is always the order code encompassing the broadest range of color and brightness groups.
Subject to change without notice.
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Performance Groups – Brightness
Performance Groups – Dominant Wavelenght (DWL)
XLamp LEDs that are tested for luminous flux are placed
into one of the following groups:
XLamp 4550 LEDs are tested for dominant wavelength and
placed into one of the following groups.
Group
Minimum Luminous
Flux (lm) @ 125mA
Maximum Luminous
Flux (lm) @ 125mA
A
2.9
3.7
B
3.7
4.8
C
4.8
6.3
D
6.3
8.2
E
8.2
10.7
F
10.7
13.9
G
13.9
18.1
H
18.1
J
K
Color
Dominant
Wavelength
Group
Min. Dominant
Wavelength
(nm)
@ 125mA
Max. Dominant
Wavelength
(nm)
@ 125mA
RB4
455
460
RB5
460
465
B3
465
470
Royal Blue
Blue
B4
470
475
G2
520
525
G3
525
530
23.5
G4
530
535
23.5
30.6
A2
585
590
30.6
39.8
Green
Amber
Royal Blue XLamp LEDs are tested for radiant flux and are
placed into one of the following groups:
Group
Minimum Radiant Flux
(mW) @ 125mA
Maximum Radiant
Flux (mW) @ 125mA
03
50
60
04
60
70
05
70
85
Red
A3
590
595
R2
620
625
R3
625
630
R4
630
635
Standard Order Codes and Bins
The following tables list standard order code configurations and performance bins. Contact Cree Lighting at +1
919.313.5300 if custom order codes are required.
Standard Order Codes – Royal Blue
Order Code
Bins
XL4550ROY-L100-0001
ALL
DWL (nm)
Radiant Flux (mW)
Min.
Max.
455
465
Min.
Max.
ALL
Standard Bins – Royal Blue
Radiant Flux
(mW)
85
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB4-05-001
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB5-05-001
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB4-04-001
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB5-04-001
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB4-03-001
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB5-03-001
70
60
50
455
460
465
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
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the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
CLD-AP01.001
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
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Standard Order Codes – Blue
DWL (nm)
Luminous Flux (lm)
Order Code
Bins
Min.
Max.
XL4550BLU-L100-0001
ALL
465
475
XL4550BLU-L100-0002
6
465
475
2.9
6.3
XL4550BLU-L100-0003
6
465
475
3.7
8.2
XL4550BLU-L100-0004
4
465
475
2.9
4.8
XL4550BLU-L100-0005
4
465
475
3.7
6.3
XL4550BLU-L100-0006
4
465
475
4.8
8.2
XL4550BLU-L100-0008
4
465
475
6.3
10.7
Min.
Max.
ALL
Standard Bins – Blue
Luminous Flux (lm)
10.7
8.2
6.3
4.8
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-E-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-E-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-D-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-D-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-C-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-C-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-B-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-B-0001
3.7
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-A-0001
2.9
465
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-A-0001
470
475
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
Standard Order Codes – Green
Order Code
Bins
XL4550GRN-L100-0001
XL4550GRN-L100-0005
DWL (nm)
Luminous Flux (lm)
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
ALL
520
535
6
520
535
8.2
13.9
XL4550GRN-L100-0007
4
520
530
8.2
13.9
XL4550GRN-L100-0008
9
520
535
10.7
23.5
ALL
Standard Bins – Green
Luminous Flux
(lm)
23.5
18.1
13.9
10.7
8.2
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-H-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-H-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-H-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-G-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-G-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-G-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-F-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-F-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-F-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-E-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-E-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-E-0001
520
525
530
535
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
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the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
CLD-AP01.001
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
www.cree.com/xlamp
Standard Order Codes – Amber
DWL (nm)
Luminous Flux (lm)
Order Code
Bins
Min.
Max.
XL4550AMB-L100-0001
ALL
585
595
XL4550AMB-L100-0002
2
585
595
Min.
Max.
ALL
10.7
13.9
Luminous Flux (lm)
Standard Bins – Amber
18.1
13.9
10.7
8.2
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A2-G-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A3-G-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A2-F-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A3-F-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A2-E-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A3-E-0001
585
590
595
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
Standard Order Codes – Red
Order Code
Bins
XL4550RED-L100-0001
XL4550RED-L100-0011
DWL (nm)
Luminous Flux (lm)
Min.
Max.
ALL
620
635
9
620
635
Min.
Max.
ALL
8.2
18.1
Standard Bins – Red
Luminous Flux
(lm)
18.1
13.9
10.7
8.2
6.3
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-G-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-G-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-G-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-F-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-F-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-F-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-E-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-E-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-E-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-D-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-D-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-D-0001
620
625
630
635
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
Copyright © 2004-2006 Cree, Inc. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Cree,
the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
CLD-AP01.001
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
www.cree.com/xlamp