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Welcome to this presentation on How to Read a Datasheet Part One of Two,

part of OSRAM Opto Semiconductors LED Fundamental series.


In this presentation we will examine the key parameters specified on every
page of an LED datasheet from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

The datasheet captures some of the most important technical characteristics


of an LED. These include electrical, optical, and thermal quantities;
knowledge of which is paramount for an LED system design.
Also, it has information on ordering codes, labeling, and packaging of the
LEDs.
We will look at each one of these quantities in detail as we flip through each
page of a datasheet. In this presentation we will look at the OSLON SSL
datasheet.

Page
g 1 of the datasheet g
gives a brief snapshot
p
of the most important
p
features of the LED.
It lists a few key applications where this LED could be used and also has a
picture of the LED package.

Page 2 lists the type numbers for specific color temperatures. Type numbers
represent the order groups which include only a few brightness groups,
chromaticity coordinate groups, and forward voltage groups.
An explanation of a type number is listed on this slide. For example, the
type number LUW CP7P-KSKU-5E8G-35 contains only one brightness
group KS, KT, and KU: one chromaticity coordinate group from 5E to 8G:
and one forward voltage group 3, 4, or 5 will be shipped for any one reel.
The luminous flux min to max range for each type number indicates the
minimum value of the lowest bin to the maximum value of the highest bin
available.
An ordering code, or a Q number, is assigned to each type number and is
generally used to enter sample order requests for specific type numbers.

Page 3 lists the maximum ratings for temperature, forward current, and
surge currents.
These maximum values should not be exceeded in the system design.

Page 4 lists the typical values for chromaticity coordinates at the binning
current and solder point temperature of 25C. Chromaticity coordinates are
measured during a current pulse of 25 ms, with an internal reproducibility of
+/- 0.005 and an expanded uncertainty of +/- 0.01.
The viewing angle, which is the full width half maximum of the luminous
intensity of the LED is listed in degrees.
The minimum, typical, and maximum values of forward voltage at binning
current are listed.
Forward voltage is measured during a current pulse of 8 ms, with an internal
reproducibility of +/
+/- 0.05
0 05 V and an expanded uncertainty of +/+/ 0.1
01V
V.
Typical optical efficiency, which is the ratio of output lumens to supplied
electrical power, is given in lumens/watt.
Typical and maximum values of thermal resistance from junction to solder
point of the LED package is listed in K/W.

Page 5 of the datasheet has a plot of the binning groups linked to the type
numbers listed on Page 2 of the datasheet on the CIE 1931 chart.

Page 6 gives the chromaticity coordinates of each bin shown on Page 5.

Page 7 lists the brightness and voltage groups available. The min and max
luminous flux value and typical intensity value is listed for each brightness
group.
Similarly, the min and max values for each voltage group are also specified.
Individual brightness or voltage groups cannot be ordered.
On the other hand, no reel of parts ever contains more than one brightness
group or forward voltage group.

Page 8 overlays the typical spectral emission curve of the LED at room
temperature and binning current on the human eye response curve.

Page 8 also shows the radiation characteristics of the LED.


The angle where the luminous intensity decreases to 50% of the maximum is
defined as the viewing angle for the LED.
For the OSLON SSL the radiation curve hits the 50% line at an angle of ()
40.
40
Therefore, the viewing angle (2 ) is 80.

This slide is a deviation from the exemplary datasheet of LUW CP7P being
discussed to a monochromatic LED datasheet such as LA CP7P to illustrate
a few key parameters mentioned in a monochromatic LED datasheet.
Monochromatic LEDs specify peak wavelength, dominant wavelength, and
spectral bandwidth.
Dominant wavelength is the single wavelength that is perceived by the
human eye, and is defined as the wavelength of monochromatic light that
has the same apparent color as the light source.
Peak wavelength is defined as the single wavelength where the radiometric
emission spectrum of the light source reaches its maximum
maximum.
Spectral Bandwidth is the wavelength interval in which a radiated spectral
energy is not less than half its maximum value.

For information on characteristic curves, dimensions, and packaging please


refer to part two of How to Read a Datasheet.
Thank you for viewing this presentation by OSRAM Opto Semiconductors.

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