02-25-2017, 11:13 PM
I emailed www.americanaquariumproducts.com and received this response:
Which is a fine response other than the reference link doesn't seem helpful. From the "Cree XLamp XB-D" link I clicked: "Documentation" > "XB-Family Binning & Labeling" if you Ctrl+F: "XB-D" the only results are 350ma. The "XB-H" on the other hand does say 700ma.
Do you think it's safe to assume the "licensed version" of the XB-D simply doesn't list information publicly?
I realize I'm probably looking into this more than most people might...but that's just how I am. ^^
Quote:Jeremy
It is the Nature Perfect emitters that are patented. As per our website, the Cree emitters are licensed, not patented
Licensing simply means a specific variation from a bin is licensed for TMC
From Aquarium Lighting article:
What is also noteworthy is that these best licensed emitters can be driven at higher voltages. As an example, the standard XB-D White LED can produce 139 lumens when driven at 350 mA. However the licensed version (used in the GroBeam) can be driven at 700 mA producing 206 lumens with an efficiency of 86 lm/W and thus a much higher output than most LEDs used.
Reference: Cree XLamp XB-D
Which is a fine response other than the reference link doesn't seem helpful. From the "Cree XLamp XB-D" link I clicked: "Documentation" > "XB-Family Binning & Labeling" if you Ctrl+F: "XB-D" the only results are 350ma. The "XB-H" on the other hand does say 700ma.
Do you think it's safe to assume the "licensed version" of the XB-D simply doesn't list information publicly?
I realize I'm probably looking into this more than most people might...but that's just how I am. ^^
