Datasheet

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12
xlamp
®
xB-D leDs
THERMAL DESIGN
The maximum forward current is determined by the thermal resistance between the LED junction and ambient. It is
crucial for the end product to be designed in a manner that minimizes the thermal resistance from the solder point to
ambient in order to optimize lamp life and optical characteristics.
white
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Maximum Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
Thermal
royal blue, blue
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800
1000
1200
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Maximum Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
White
Royal Blue, Blue
green
0
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400
600
800
1000
1200
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Maximum Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
amber
0
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600
800
1000
1200
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Maximum Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
Amber
Green
red-orange, red
0
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1200
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Maximum Current (mA)
Ambient Temperature (ºC)
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
Rj-a = 10°C/W
Rj-a = 15°C/W
Rj-a = 20°C/W
Rj-a = 25°C/W
Red-Orange, Red