It has the same effect as when you de dome and XPG XML or XPL a slight loss in lumens (not noticible) but an increase in throw, the best way to describe a de domed MTG2 would be ‘highest output led but less throw than other emitters’ - due to die size
So if you want a maximum output but throwy light then the MTG2 is the way to go.
I will we offering a new product which I think is great!
After a few tests I’ve decided to offer sliced emitters, sliced emitters are similar to de-doming but keeping the original tint of the led!
This is a halfway point between dome on and dome off i.e…
De-dome = intense hotspot - tint shift/lumen loss
Sliced dome = more intense hotspot than dome on- but less intense than de dome - no tint shift/lumen loss
Dome on = floodier hotspot
For all of you out there who like the CW tint (me included) sliced is a great choice
I know this is not some kind of new breakthrough its just the first time i will be offering the option
I have not polished the dome on top and kept it ‘frosted’ similar to XPL-XHP domes
From initial tests it looks great
Don’t get me wrong, if you want maximum throw then de dome is the way to go, but if your after a halfway point then sliced works well
It depends on the emitter, mostly a washer or centering gasket to guide it with a single slice to stop jagged edges I’d say between 0.5mm off the bond wires hard to tell exactly because the remaining dome magnifies the wires making them look closer.