Lumileds announces high-power, single-die discrete LED that delivers 1700 lm

Lumileds has announced the new Luxeon V high-power packaged LED that can be driven to the 15W level and that targets a variety of high-lumen-output applications including sports field lighting, high- and low-bay luminaires, and outdoor area lighting.

Lumileds boldly claimed that the Luxeon V delivers 50% higher lumen output than similar competitive products. The 4×4-mm footprint packaged LED was also said to offer 60% better thermal resistance than competitive products.