200 white lumens for 1amp!! NEW K2's

[Eandori]

It even says the max current is up to 1.5 amps! So I wonder what the lumens is at that current. 230?

http://www.luxeonstar.com/item.php?i...LXK2-PWC4-0200

LXK2-PWC4-0200 Luxeon K2-TFFC - White, 200 Lumens @ 1000mA Be automatically notified if this
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LXK2-PWC4-0200 Specifications
Lumens 200 lm @ 1000mA
170 lm @ 700mA
Max Continuous Current 1500 mA
Forward Voltage 3.65 Vf
Dominant Wavelength 6500 K
LED Type K2-TFFC
Radiation Pattern Lambertian
Weight 0.78g
Complete Specifications


The LXK2-PWC4-0200 White Luxeon K2-TFFC is part of the next generation of LEDs that raises the industry standard for light output, thermal management, cost and easy of use. The K2-TFFC Power LED offer the world’s best LED light output with 200 lumens of pure White light, outstripping the performance of other power LEDs and significantly lowering the cost per lumen.

K2-TFFC LEDs offers:

The brightest LED in its class with over 200 lumens of White light
Near instant turn-on time (less than 100ns switching time)
Cool beam, safe to the touch
Up to 100,000 hour lifespan
Low voltage DC operated
Superior ESD protection
Fully dimmable
The industries best lumen maintenance—with 70% lumen maintenance after 50,000 hours of operation
High operating temperature minimizing heat sinking requirements
Surface mount technology
Lead free package and assembly capability
K2-TFFC Benefits:

Fewer LEDs required
Reduced heat sinking requirements
Uses standard manufacturing processes
Increased light output
More energy efficient than incandescent and most halogen lamps
RoHS & WEEE Compliant
For help using this LED visit our library of application notes, design guides and documentation.

[savyas]

looks like the k2's have almost caught up to the Seoul's and Cree's. Almost.

I'm glad to see that they're catching up. I hope we see some colors in this performance range soon.

[acerocket]

RECALLED by manufacturer.

http://forums.thecustomsabershop.com...ead.php?t=3932

I don't know if or when they might actually be available. Phillips Lumileds will be taking a beating over this one.

(if you read my post in that thread, there is also a part number for a 220 lumen LXK2-PWC4 that is also being recalled)

[Novastar]

Sounds bad... but... brighter LEDs will be out there no matter what. Whether sooner or later, by hook or by crook...

...just like when everyone was waiting for the K2.

I only hope that THIS time, the results really ARE well worth it. I mean, I never found a K2 to be all THAT much better than a Lux III. At least... was nothing to write home to Krypton about, heheheheh.

So, here's hoping that WHATEVER company does so... they do something like "320 lumens, 3.4Vf, plenty of color choices, heat about the same as a Lux III or K2". And don't forget the optics. Oh, and a strawberry shake, please.

[Hasid Lafre]

Yeah I will take a 400lumen darkside, 400 lumen good side oh and 1amp with 3.6V.

Oh and make that with the same luxIII/k2 optics and have the mmounted on teh stars that the luxIII and luxV stars.

I have problems trying to solder to the k2s.

[Eandori]

I have 3 of these on order right now. I just received an email stating that the problems are resolved and I should get my 3 200 lumen K2's around April.

I can't wait to power those babies on.

[DACOTA]

Lucky! [Napolean Dynomite]

[xwingband]

"320 lumens, 3.4Vf, plenty of color choices, heat about the same as a Lux III or K2".

Actually... that's Cree/Seoul's goal. They have a chart for their goals to get to 100 lumens per watt (3V and 1A for 300 lumens). They aren't horribly far either... the P4 is 240. The Q5 stuff has been out and R's are just trickling out.

At least for whites that is. There isn't a good color push though as with flashlights. I think I remember reading though that LEDs for colors would top out in the next few years because they'd simply be as efficient as the technology allows.

[Novastar]

Well, I'm game (as is most everyone else) when a recognizable "upgrade" can occur.

After all, that is why I prefer powering things at 7.2-ish volts and letting the driver do the conversions/controlling for current... because even as single LEDs get more "power-hungry"... they *SHOULD* be able to get "thrown inside" the Flange III sabers with little issue.

I'm only worried if the heat keeps rising and rising. Then again, the sabers are handling the K2 @ 1500 just fine.

[DACOTA]

Wow, 320 lumens! That is just crazy. I hope that happens soon, I bet we all do.