LED Lighting

LED Lighting - Color

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
LA UG40WP6 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,540NM,32000MCD,350	0
LA UG40WP3 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,540NM,16000MCD,350	165677
LA UG40WP4 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,540NM,25000MCD,350	239770
LA TB20FP1 DComponents	CYAN LED DIE,480NM,210MW,150MA,5	27000
LA UG20WP3 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,540NM,8000MCD,140M	465004
LA CB45NP1 DComponents	CYAN LED DIE,490NM,400MW,350MA,1	5016
LA UR09WP5 DComponents	RED LED DIE,625NM,450MCD,20MA,22	157954
LA TB37WP6 DComponents	CYAN LED DIE,480NM,450MW,350MA,9	14766
LA DR12WP5 DComponents	RED LED DIE,635NM,400MCD,20MA,30	229979
LA SG28WP4 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,527NM,20000MCD,350	281949
LA RO60SP3 DComponents	RED ORANGE LED CHIPS, 617NM,2500	42518
LA UG12WP4 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,540NM,1000MCD,20MA	151459
LA SG39WP4 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,520NM,200MW,350MA,	30000
LA SG12CP2 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,527NM,1600W,20MA,2	780221
LA DR09WP5 DComponents	RED LED DIE,635NM,450MCD,20MA,22	38758
LA RO12WP3 DComponents	RED ORANGE LED CHIPS, 617NM,450M	4144970
LA SG40WP6 DComponents	GREEN LED DIE,527NM,40000MCD,350	9470
LA RO09WP3 DComponents	RED ORANGE LED CHIPS, 617NM,450M	9274
LA YL12WP5 DComponents	YELLOW LED DIE,590NM,500MCD,20MA	584647
LA HG13WP6 DComponents	CYAN LED DIE,505NM,1800MCD,20MA,	60213

LED Lighting - Color

1. Overview

LED lighting in color applications refers to semiconductor optoelectronic devices that emit visible light through electroluminescence. Unlike monochromatic LEDs, color LED lighting systems offer tunable wavelength outputs, precise color rendering, and dynamic control capabilities. Their energy efficiency (up to 200 lm/W), long operational lifespan (50,000+ hours), and compact form factor have revolutionized modern illumination across architectural, automotive, medical, and consumer electronics sectors.

2. Major Types & Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Single-color LEDs	Fixed wavelength emission (450-660nm range), high intensity	Indicator lights, traffic signals
RGB LEDs	Three-in-one chip with red/green/blue elements for 16.7M color combinations	Architectural accent lighting
Tunable White LEDs	Adjustable correlated color temperature (CCT 2200K-6500K)	Smart home lighting systems
Quantum Dot LEDs	Narrow spectral emission (<10nm FWHM), 110% NTSC coverage	High-end display backlighting
Addressable LED Strips	Individually controllable segments via DMX512/WS2812 protocols	Stage lighting, digital signage

3. Structure & Composition

Typical LED lighting systems consist of:

Epitaxial structure: GaN/InGaN on sapphire substrate with multiple quantum wells
Phosphor conversion layer (YAG:Ce for white LEDs) or quantum dot coatings
Metal core PCB (MCPCB) with thermal conductivity >1W/m K
Secondary optics: PMMA/PC lenses with beam angles 8 -120
Constant current driver with PFC >0.9 and dimming control (PWM/0-10V)
Smart interfaces: Zigbee/Wi-Fi/BLE modules for IoT integration

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Color Temperature (CCT)	Measured in Kelvin (2200K-10000K)	Defines warm/cold light perception
Color Rendering Index (CRI)	Scale 0-100 (Ra>80 recommended)	Accuracy of object color reproduction
Luminous Efficacy	lm/W ratio (60-200 lm/W typical)	Energy efficiency metric
Color Stability	uv <0.005 over lifetime	Consistent color output maintenance
Spectral Power Distribution	Peak wavelength tolerance 2nm	Determines color purity
Dimming Range	0.1%-100% with 16-bit resolution	Lighting flexibility
Operating Lifetime	L70/B50 metrics at 50,000hrs	Total cost of ownership factor

5. Application Fields

Major industries utilizing color LED technology:

Architectural: Dynamic fa ade lighting (e.g., Burj Khalifa illumination system)
Medical: Surgical lighting with CRI>95 and color temperature 4000K
Automotive: Ambient lighting systems with 256-color programmability
Consumer: HDR display backlighting with local dimming zones
Industrial: Machine vision systems using specific wavelength LEDs
Horticulture: Grow lights with 660nm deep red and 450nm blue peaks

6. Leading Manufacturers & Products

Manufacturer	Representative Product	Key Features
Cree (now Wolfspeed)	XHP70B RGB LED	1500lm total output, IP68 rated
Philips Lighting	Hue White and Color Ambiance	16 million colors, Zigbee control
Osram Opto	OSTAR Projection RGB	2000:1 contrast ratio for laser projectors
Samsung LEDs	LH351D Tunable White	2700K-6500K adjustment range
Nichia Corp	Optisolis series	High CRI 98+ for museum lighting

7. Selection Recommendations

Key considerations for LED selection:

Color accuracy requirements (CRI vs. TM-30 metrics)
Thermal management compatibility (Tj max 125 C typical)
Control interface compatibility (DALI vs. DMX512)
Optical design constraints (TIR lens vs. diffuser requirements)
Color consistency (binned per ANSI C78.377 standards)
Compliance certifications (Energy Star, DLC, UL 8750)
Lifetime depreciation curve analysis (LM80 testing data)

8. Industry Development Trends

Emerging trends shaping color LED technology:

Micro-LED adoption for sub-50 m pixel sizes in AR/VR displays
Human-centric lighting (HCL) systems mimicking circadian rhythms
Integrated LiFi communication via visible light (IEEE 802.15.7)
Perovskite quantum dots achieving 190 lm/W efficacy
Thermal management innovations using graphene heat spreaders
AI-powered lighting systems with ambient light sensing
UV-C LEDs for disinfection applications (265-280nm range)