Cree Introduces Brightest Horticulture LEDs
Cree has announced the XLamp XQ-E and XP-E High Efficiency (HE) photo red LEDs for horticulture, delivering up to 21 percent higher output than the previous generations of XQ-E and XP-E Photo Red LEDs.
The XQ-E LEDs are said to set a new performance benchmark by delivering Photosynthetic Photon Flux (PPF) levels up to 5.39 µmol/sec at 85degC from a package footprint of 1.6 x 1.6 mm. The ratio of output to size is claimed to be more than double that of the closest competitor.
The XP-E High Efficiency Photo Red LED delivers up to 6.08 µmol/sec PPF output at 85degC and is the first LED to break the 1W radiant flux barrier at this temperature, according to Cree.
"The XQ-E family provides a unique combination of ultra-compact package, high output and wide range of horticulture-optimised colours," said Michael Naish, director, Rusalox. "Using XQ-E LEDs with our unique AlumOxide technology, our customers can create luminaires that use half the power of conventional HPS luminaires, as well as being smaller and weighing less than incumbent technologies. The higher performing XQ-E High Efficiency photo red LED will enable customers to quickly reduce the power consumption of their current design even further for faster payback periods."
"The new XQ-E and XP-E High Efficiency Photo Red LEDs bring Cree's latest high-power performance breakthroughs to horticulture lighting, with twice the PPF density and higher output than all other available LEDs," said Dave Emerson, vice president and general manager for Cree LEDs.
"Our technology enables customers to create high performance, long-life luminaires that drive the adoption of LEDs in this emerging application. With these additions, Cree continues to offer the industry's best portfolio of LEDs optimised for horticulture, including white, royal blue and far red colour options."
