Cree XLamp CMU1526 3000K LED Premium Efficacy Metal Array COB CMU1526-0000-000N0H0A30G

Product Details

Cree XLamp CMU1526 3000K LED Premium Efficacy Metal Array COB CMU1526-0000-000N0H0A30G is part of Cree's newest high-efficacy COB family, designed specifically to deliver industry-leading lumens-per-watt (lm/W) while maintaining professional-grade thermal and optical stability. The CMU1526-0000-000N0H0A30G SKU provides a stable 3000K warm-white output binned at 85°C, ensuring that performance on the production floor matches real-world operating conditions. Utilizing a robust metal substrate, this component is the preferred light engine for manufacturers of high-end retail track lights and professional downlights where efficacy and mechanical reliability are non-negotiable.

For LED module manufacturers and luminaire designers, the CMU series represents the highest performance tier in the 15.85 mm footprint category. By providing up to 10% higher efficacy than the CXB series, fixture manufacturers can achieve higher energy labels (like DLC Premium or ErP) with lower drive currents, directly reducing the size and cost of the required heatsink.

Critical Engineering Advantages

• Best-in-Class Efficacy: The CMU1526 is engineered for maximum light output per watt. This allows for a reduced system-level Bill of Materials (BOM) as designers can utilize more cost-effective LED drivers and compact thermal management systems.
• Metal Substrate for Mechanical Integrity: Unlike traditional ceramic COBs that are prone to cracking during high-torque mounting or automated SMT processes, the CMU1526 features a metal carrier. This ensures superior mechanical robustness for contract manufacturers (EMS).
• Optimized 9.8mm LES: The 9.8mm Light Emitting Surface is highly compatible with a vast array of standard reflectors and TIR lenses designed for the 15mm platform. This facilitates tight beam control and high center-beam candlepower (CBCP), essential for precision accent lighting.
• 3-Step MacAdam Color Consistency: Utilizing Cree's EasyWhite® technology (30G binning), this 3000K LED ensures that color variance between individual fixtures is virtually invisible to the human eye, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of architectural installations.

The CMU1526-0000-000N0H0A30G is binned for professional commercial environments:

• Retail Track Spotlights: High-efficacy 3000K output for fashion boutiques and showrooms where warm tones must be consistent across multiple displays.
• Architectural Downlighting: Reliable light engine for high-end hotel lobbies and office corridors requiring 50,000+ hour lifespans.
• Accent Lighting: Precise illumination for museum corridors or residential galleries where tight beam angles are required from compact fixtures.
• Specialty Retrofit Lamps: Ideal for PAR-sized LED lamps requiring high lumen density in a standardized form factor.

Why Source Cree through Gainer LED?

• In the specialized electronic component distribution landscape, Gainer LED acts as a technical bridge between Cree's primary manufacturing lead times and your assembly line requirements.
• 100% Original Authenticity: Verified stock in original factory trays. Every shipment includes original batch labels and full traceability.
• Wholesale Supply Stability: We maintain strategic inventory levels of the CMU and CMA series to protect our B2B partners from semiconductor market fluctuations.
• Global Export Compliance: All components meet RoHS and REACH standards. We manage full batch traceability and documentation for international shipping.