XLAMP® CMB1818 LED

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CLD-DS284

REV 0

2

CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristics

Unit

Minimum

Typical

Maximum

Viewing angle (FWHM)

degrees

115

ESD withstand voltage (JEDEC JS‑001‑2012)

V

Class 3A

DC forward current

mA

1500*

Reverse current

mA

0.1

Forward voltage (@ 500 mA, 85 °C)

V

33.5

38

*

Refer to the Operating Limits section.

OPERATING LIMITS

The maximum current rating of the CMB1818 LED depends on the case temperature (Tc) when the LED has reached thermal equilibrium

under steady‑state operation. The graph shown below assumes that the system design employs good thermal management (thermal

interface material and heat sink) and may vary when poor thermal management is employed. Either solder pad shown in the Mechanical

Dimensions section on page 16 can be used as the Tc measurement point.

Another important factor in good thermal management is the temperature of the Light Emitting Surface (LES). Cree LED recommends a

maximum LES temperature of 140 °C to ensure optimal LED lifetime. Please refer to the Thermal Design section on page 17 for more

information on LES temperature measurement.

CMB1818 - 36 V

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

0

25

50

75

100

125

150

Case Temperature (°C)

105 °C, 1500 mA

125 °C,

575 mA