DS45 Datasheet, PDF (12/17 Pages) Lumileds Lighting Company – power light source LUXEON® III Emitter

Forward Current Characteristics, T_J = 25ºC, Continued
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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I_f - Forward Current (mA)
Figure 6. Relative Luminous Flux vs. Forward Current for White,
Green, Cyan, Blue, and Royal Blue at T_J = 25ºC maintained.
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If - Forward Current (mA)
Figure 7. Relative Luminous Flux vs. Forward Current for Red,
Red Orange and Amber at T_J = 25ºC maintained.
LUXEON III Emitter DS45 (3/06)
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