Lumileds Luxeon Neo

Flashlight Modding and DIY Parts
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A new automotive LED from Lumileds:

  • 0.5 mm² emitter
  • 1.28 mm² package
  • 175-182 lm at 750 mA for the bottom bin flux
  • 231-236 lm at 750 mA for the top bin flux
  • no thermal pad, small anode and cathode :frowning:
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That’s actually 2 thermal pads. :wink:

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A bit disheartening, or rather stupid even, that these new “automotive” LEDs al seem to be cool white.
Prepare for glare… :person_facepalming:

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In this 2017 document I see a mention of 1 mm² Luxeon Neo. Sadly it seems that they abandoned the idea.

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What will special benefit of this new led will be? Is this led special because the lumionosity is very high for very small led size?

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Basically yes. Good if you’re making a LED array. May also be good for very small hosts like BLF GT Nano 10180.
Otherwise it’s likely outperformed by LEDs with larger packages.