DS46 Datasheet, PDF (10/15 Pages) Lumileds Lighting Company – power light source LUXEON® III Star

Forward Current Characteristics, T_J = 25ºC
Note:
Driving these high power devices at currents less than the test conditions may produce unpredictable results and may be subject
to variation in performance. Pulse width modulation (PWM) is recommended for dimming effects.
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Figure 4. Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage for White,
Green, Cyan, Blue, and Royal Blue.
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Vf - Forward Voltage (Volts)
Figure 5. Forward Current vs. Forward Voltage for Red,
Red Orange and Amber.
LUXEON III Star DS46 (3/06)
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