News: LEDs
6 March 2025
Luminus launches Generation 2 warm dimming COB LEDs
Luminus Devices Inc of Sunnyvale, CA, USA — which designs and makes LEDs and solid-state technology (SST) light sources for illumination markets — has released its Generation 2 warm dimming COB (chip on board) LEDs, engineered to deliver an lighting that mimics the warm glow of traditional incandescent and halogen sources while offering the efficiency and reliability of LED technology.
The Generation 2 CDM series is available in three sizes – CDM-6, CDM-9 and CDM-14 – corresponding to light-emitting surface (LES) diameters of 6mm, 9mm and 14mm, respectively. Each module delivers high flux density, with the CDM-14 producing up to 2768 lumens while maintaining efficacy up to 125lm/W at 3000K with a minimum 90 CRI. The Luminus dim-to-warm products operate with standard, single-channel drivers and standard, common dimming switches.
“By combining our proprietary integrated circuit with advanced color engineering, we’ve created a solution that delivers the aesthetic qualities designers and consumers love about traditional lighting with all the benefits of state-of-the-art LEDs,” says director of product marketing Kenan Chen.
The Generation 2 CDM series features a seamless dynamic color temperature shift, transitioning from 3000K to 1800K or 2700K to 1800K as they dim, creating conducive atmospheres for hospitality, residential and retail environments. Each module includes:
- proprietary IC circuit technology for smooth, flicker-free dimming at all levels;
- compatible with standard drivers and dimmer switches;
- superior beam uniformity with 10° narrow spot optics;
- hot tested at 85°C operating conditions;
- robust package design with L90 >36,000 hour rating;
- two dimming curve options: halogen-like (DWZ1) or linear-style (DWZ2).
Luminus claims to be uniquely positioned as the only LED supplier offering a choice of dimming curves and color temperature ranges, providing lighting designers with unprecedented flexibility for diverse applications. Additionally, Luminus offers an ecosystem of verified compatible optics and holder combinations. This ecosystem is said to produce high color and brightness uniformity, simplifies assembly, and includes verified compatible dimmable drivers.
The CDM-6 and CDM-9 modules are available through Luminus’ authorized distributors, with the CDM-14 DWZ2 option scheduled for release in second-half 2025.
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