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Application Note: CLD-AP07.003
Cree® XLamp® XR LED
Binning and Labeling
Cree XLamp LEDs combine the brightness of power LED chips with a rugged package
capable of operating in excess of one watt. XLamp LEDs lead the solid-state lighting
industry in brightness while providing a reow-solderable design that is optimized for
ease-of-use and thermal management. Lighting applications featuring XLamp LEDs
maximize light output and increase design exibility, while minimizing environmental
impact.
This application note describes Cree’s procedures for sorting XLamp LEDs by color
(dominant wavelength or chromaticity) and brightness (ux) 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 specied 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 LED Data Sheets.
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 congured in the following manner:
XR7090AA-BC-0001
L = Lambertian
G = Global *
Viewing angle (1 = 100 degrees)
Spatial pattern
Color
Kit number
Color Codes
RY = Royal blue BL = Blue CN = Cyan GR = Green
AM = Amber RO = Red-orange RD = Red WT = White
* Global - an alternative white product that has higher efcacy with slightly lower color uniformity.
Kit number 0001 is always the order code encompassing the broadest range of color and brightness groups.
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Order Codes Explanation
XR7090AA-BC-DD-EF-G-HHHH
Spatial pattern
Dominant wavelength or
chromaticity group
Forward voltage group (used
only for red & amber)
Special code
When measured in lumens
E = Brightness group
F = Brightness sub-group (default
0 means no sub-group)
When measured in milliwatts
F = Brightness group
Viewing angle
Color
Performance Groups – Brightness
XLamp LEDs that are tested for luminous ux are placed
into one of the following groups:
Group Minimum Luminous
Flux (lm) @ 350mA
Maximum Luminous
Flux (lm) @ 350mA
F 10.7 13.9
G13.9 18.1
H 18.1 23.5
J23.5 30.6
K30.6 39.8
M39.8 51.7
N51.7 67.2
In order to minimize the perceived luminous ux variation
among white lamps from the same reel, Cree bins to
tighter luminous ux sub-groups. These sub-groups are
dened below.
Group Code Minimum Luminous
Flux (lm)
Maximum Lumi-
nous Flux (lm)
K2 30.6 35.2
K3 35.2 39.8
M2 39.8 45.7
M3 45.7 51.7
N2 51.7 56.8
N3 56.8 62.0
N4 62.0 67.2
Royal Blue XLamp LEDs are tested for radiant ux and are
placed into one of the following groups:
Group Minimum Radiant Flux
(mW) @ 350 mA
Maximum Radiant Flux
(mW) @ 350 mA
10 175 210
11 210 250
12 250 300
13 300 350
Performance Groups – Dominant Wavelength
Monochromatic XLamp LEDs are tested for dominant
wavelength and placed into one of the following groups.
Color DWL Group Min. DWL
(nm) @ 350mA
Max. DWL
(nm) @ 350mA
Royal Blue D4 455 460
D5 460 465
Blue B3 465 470
B4 470 475
Cyan C2 500 505
C3 505 510
Green
G2 520 525
G3 525 530
G4 530 535
Amber A2 585 590
A3 590 595
Red-Orange O3 610 615
O4 615 620
Red
R2 620 625
R3 625 630
R4 630 635
Amber and red XLamp LEDs are binned according to forward
voltage at the rated current. Cree’s forward voltage groups
are:
Forward Voltage
Group
Minimum Forward
Voltage @ 350 mA
Maximum Forward
Voltage @ 350 mA
B1.75 2.0
C 2.0 2.25
D2.25 2.5
E2.5 2.75
F2.75 3.0
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the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
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USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
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Performance Groups – Chromaticity
White XLamp LEDs are tested for chromaticity and placed into one of the regions dened by the bounding coordinates
below.
White Color Region Coordinates - 5000K – 10000K
Region x y Region x y Region x y
WA
.292 .306
WD
.329 .345
WG
.329 .369
.295 .297 .329 .330 .329 .345
.283 .284 .317 .319 .316 .332
.279 .291 .316 .332 .314 .355
WB
.306 .322
WE
.301 .342
WH
.348 .384
.308 .311 .306 .322 .346 .359
.295 .297 .292 .306 .329 .345
.292 .306 .287 .321 .329 .369
WC
.316 .332
WF
.314 .355
WJ
.329 .330
.317 .319 .316 .332 .329 .345
.308 .311 .306 .322 .346 .359
.306 .322 .301 .342 .344 .342
White Color Region Coordinates - 3500K – 5000K
Region x y Region x y Region x y
TA
.344 .342
TD
.387 .374
TG
.3755 .372
.346 .359 .402 .382 .380 .389
.363 .368 .395 .364 .392 .391
.360 .353 .382 .358 .387 .374
TB
.36 .353
TE
.346 .359
TH
.392 .391
.363 .368 .348 .384 .387 .374
.3755 .3715 .367 .386 .402 .382
.371 .3555 .363 .368 .409 .399
TC
.371 .3555
TF
.363 .368
.3755 .3715 .367 .386
.387 .374 .380 .389
.382 .358 .3755 .372
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Performance Groups – Chromaticity (continued)
White Color Region Coordinates - 2600K – 3500K
Region x y Region x y Region x y
SA
.402 .382
SD
.444 .399
SG
.438 .412
.416 .389 .461 .404 .429 .394
.409 .370 .450 .385 .444 .399
.395 .364 .435 .380 .453 .416
SB
.409 .370
SE
.409 .399
SH
.444 .399
.416 .389 .402 .382 .461 .404
.429 .394 .416 .389 .470 .420
.420 .375 .424 .406 .453 .416
SC
.429 .394
SF
.424 .406
.444 .399 .416 .389
.435 .380 .429 .394
.420 .375 .438 .412
Cree’s Standard Chromaticity Regions Plotted on the 1931 CIE Curve
0.27
0.28
0.29
0.30
0.31
0.32
0.33
0.34
0.35
0.36
0.37
0.38
0.39
0.40
0.41
0.42
0.43
0.44
0.26 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.30 0.31 0.32 0.33 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.38 0.39 0.40 0.41 0.42 0.43 0.44 0.45 0.46 0.47 0.48
CCx
CCy
BBL
WA
WB
WC
WD
WJ
TA
WE
WG
WH
10000K
8000K
6667K
5714K
5000K
4444K
3636K
3333K
2857K
2677K
3077K
TD
SA
SB
SC
SD
TH
SE
SF
SG
SH
TE
TF
TG
TC
TB
4000K
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the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
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4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
www.cree.com/xlamp
Standard Order Codes and Bins
The following tables list standard order code congurations and performance bins. Contact Cree at +1 919.313.5300 if
custom order codes are required.
Standard Order Codes – Royal Blue
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Radiant Flux (mW)
Color Flux Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090RY-L1-0001 D4, D5 10, 11, 12, 13 455 465 175 350
Standard Order Codes – Blue
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Luminous Flux (lm)
Color Flux Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090BL-L1-0001 B3, B4 F, G, H, J 465 475 10.7 30.6
Standard Order Codes – Cyan
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Luminous Flux (lm)
Color Flux Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090CN-L1-0001 C2, C3 K, M 500 510 30.6 51.7
Standard Order Codes – Green
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Luminous Flux (lm)
Color Flux Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090GR-L1-0001 G2, G3, G4 K, M, N 520 535 30.6 67.2
Standard Order Codes – Amber
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Luminous Flux (lm)
Color Flux Voltage Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090AM-L1-0001 A2, A3 J, K, M, N B, C, D,
E, F 585 595 23.5 67.2
Standard Order Codes – Red-Orange
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Luminous Flux (lm)
Color Flux Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090RO-L1-0001 O3, O4 K, M, N 610 620 30.6 67.2
Standard Order Codes – Red
Order Code Bins DWL (nm) Luminous Flux (lm)
Color Flux Voltage Min. Max. Min. Max.
XR7090RD-L1-0001 R2, R3, R4 H, J, K, M B, C, D,
E, F 620 635 18.1 51.7
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the Cree logo and XLamp are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
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USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
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Standard Order Codes – White
Order Code Bins Lum. Flux (lm)
Chromaticity Flux Min. Max.
XR7090WT-L1-0001 WA, WB, WC, WD, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ M2, M3, N2 39.8 56.8
XR7090WT-L1-0002 WC,WD, WF, WG M2, M3, N2 39.8 56.8
XR7090WT-G1-0001 WA, WB, WC, WD, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ M2, M3, N2, N3 39.8 62
XR7090WT-G1-0002 WC, WD, WF, WG M2, M3, N2, N3 39.8 62
XR7090WT-G1-0003 WB, WC, WD, WE, WF, WG, WH, WJ N2, N3 51.7 62
XR7090WT-L1-1001 TA, TB, TC, TD, TE, TF, TG, TH K2, K3, M2, M3 30.6 51.7
XR7090WT-L1-2001 SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF, SG, SH K2, K3, M2 30.6 45.7