Cree
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XLamp
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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:
Kit #
Combination of
bins
0001-9999
Family
XL4550
Color
ROY
BLU
GRN
AMB
Spatial Pattern
L – Lambertian
Viewing Angle
(degrees)
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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:
Group
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
Minimum Luminous
Flux (lm) @ 25mA
2.9
3.7
4.8
6.3
8.2
10.7
13.9
18.1
23.5
30.6
Maximum Luminous
Flux (lm) @ 25mA
3.7
4.8
6.3
8.2
10.7
13.9
18.1
23.5
30.6
39.8
XLamp 4550 LEDs are tested for dominant wavelength and
placed into one of the following groups.
Dominant
Wavelength
Group
RB4
RB5
B3
B4
G2
Green
G3
G4
Amber
A2
A3
R2
Red
R3
R4
Min. Dominant
Wavelength
(nm)
@ 25mA
455
460
465
470
520
525
530
585
590
620
625
630
Max. Dominant
Wavelength
(nm)
@ 25mA
460
465
470
475
525
530
535
590
595
625
630
635
Color
Royal Blue
Blue
Royal Blue XLamp LEDs are tested for radiant flux and are
placed into one of the following groups:
Group
03
04
05
Minimum Radiant Flux
(mW) @ 25mA
50
60
70
Maximum Radiant
Flux (mW) @ 25mA
60
70
85
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
XL4550ROY-L100-0001
Bins
ALL
DWL (nm)
Min.
455
Max.
465
Radiant Flux (mW)
Min.
ALL
Max.
Standard Bins – Royal Blue
85
Radiant Flux
(mW)
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB4-05-001
70
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB4-04-001
60
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB4-03-001
50
455
460
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB5-03-001
465
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB5-04-001
XL4550ROY-Xxxx-RB5-05-001
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Standard Order Codes – Blue
Order Code
XL4550BLU-L100-0001
XL4550BLU-L100-0002
XL4550BLU-L100-0003
XL4550BLU-L100-0004
XL4550BLU-L100-0005
XL4550BLU-L100-0006
XL4550BLU-L100-0008
Bins
ALL
6
6
4
4
4
4
DWL (nm)
Min.
465
465
465
465
465
465
465
Standard Bins – Blue
10.7
Luminous Flux (lm)
8.2
6.3
4.8
3.7
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-A-0001
2.9
465
470
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-A-0001
475
Max.
475
475
475
475
475
475
475
2.9
3.7
2.9
3.7
4.8
6.3
Luminous Flux (lm)
Min.
ALL
6.3
8.2
4.8
6.3
8.2
10.7
Max.
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-E-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-D-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-C-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B3-B-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-E-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-D-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-C-0001
XL4550BLU-Xxxx-B4-B-0001
Standard Order Codes – Green
Order Code
XL4550GRN-L100-0001
XL4550GRN-L100-0005
XL4550GRN-L100-0007
XL4550GRN-L100-0008
Bins
ALL
6
4
9
DWL (nm)
Min.
520
520
520
520
Standard Bins – Green
23.5
Luminous Flux
(lm)
18.1
13.9
10.7
8.2
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-H-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-G-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-F-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G2-E-0001
520
525
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-H-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-G-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-F-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G3-E-0001
530
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-H-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-G-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-F-0001
XL4550GRN-Xxxx-G4-E-0001
535
Max.
535
535
530
535
8.2
8.2
10.7
Luminous Flux (lm)
Min.
ALL
13.9
13.9
23.5
Max.
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the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
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Standard Order Codes – Amber
Order Code
XL4550AMB-L100-0001
XL4550AMB-L100-0002
Bins
ALL
2
DWL (nm)
Min.
585
585
Standard Bins – Amber
18.1
13.9
10.7
8.2
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A2-G-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A2-F-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A2-E-0001
585
590
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A3-G-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A3-F-0001
XL4550AMB-Xxxx-A3-E-0001
595
Max.
595
595
10.7
Luminous Flux (lm)
Min.
ALL
13.9
Max.
Luminous Flux (lm)
Standard Order Codes – Red
Order Code
XL4550RED-L100-0001
XL4550RED-L100-0011
Bins
ALL
9
DWL (nm)
Min.
620
620
Standard Bins – Red
18.1
Luminous Flux
(lm)
13.9
10.7
8.2
6.3
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-G-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-F-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-E-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R2-D-0001
620
625
Dominant Wavelength (nm)
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-G-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-F-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-E-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R3-D-0001
630
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-G-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-F-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-E-0001
XL4550RED-Xxxx-R4-D-0001
635
Max.
635
635
8.2
Luminous Flux (lm)
Min.
ALL
18.1
Max.
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.
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
www.cree.com/xlamp
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