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Data Sheet: CLD-CT1079.003
Cree® 5mm Red and Amber Round LED
C503B-RAS/RAN/AAS/AAN (15 degree)
C503B-RBS/RBN/ABS/ABN (23 degree)
C503B-RCS/RCN/ACS/ACN (30 degree)
Data Sheet
FEATURES
• Size (mm): 5
• Color and Typical Dominant Wavelength (nm):
Red (624)
Amber (591)
• Luminous Intensity (mcd)
C503B-RAS/RAN (5860 - 23500)
C503B-RBS/RBN (3000 - 12000)
C503B-RCS/RCN (3000 - 12000)
C503B-AAS/AAN (5860 - 23500)
C503B-ABS/ABN (3000 - 12000)
C503B-ACS/ACN (4180 - 12000)
• Viewing angle:
C503B-RAS/RAN/AAS/AAN: 15 degree
C503B-RBS/RBN/ABS/ABN: 23 degree
C503B-RCS/RCN/ACS/ACN: 30 degree
• Lead-Free
• RoHS Compliant
APPLICATIONS
• Electronic Signs & Signals (ESS)
• Motorway Signs
• Variable Message Sign (VMS)
• Advertising Signs
• Petrol Signs
• Amusement
Round LEDs offer superior light output for excellent readability in sunlight and
dependable performance. It provides extremely stable light output over long
periods of time.
These lamps are made with an advanced optical grade epoxy offering superior
high temperature and high moisture resistance performance in outdoor signal
and sign applications.This product utilizes an epoxy containing a UV inhibitor.
It therefore provides a UV resistance and can be used in outdoor applications.
2CLD-CT1079.003
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Fax: +1.919.313.5778
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Absolute Maximum Ratings (TA = 25°C)
Items Symbol Absolute Maximum Rating Unit
Red/Amber
Forward Current IF50 Note1 mA
Peak Forward Current Note2 IFP 200 mA
Reverse Voltage VR5 V
Power Dissipation PD130 mW
Operation Temperature Topr -40 ~ +100 °C
Storage Temperature Tstg -40 ~ +100 °C
Lead Soldering Temperature Tsol
Max. 260°C for 3 sec. max.
(3 mm from the base of the epoxy bulb)
Electrostatic Discharge
Classication (MIL-STD-883E) ESD Class 2
Note:
1. For long term performance the drive currents between 10mA and 30mA are recommended. Please contact CREE
sales representative for more information on recommended drive conditions.
2. Pulse width ≤0.1 msec, duty ≤1/10.
Typical Electrical & Optical Characteristics (TA = 25°C)
Characteristics Color Symbol Condition Unit Minimum Typical Maximum
Forward Voltage Red/Amber VFIF = 20 mA V 2.1 2.6
Reverse Current Red/Amber IRVR = 5 V μA 100
Dominant Wave-
length
Red λDIF = 20 mA nm 618 624 630
Amber λDIF = 20 mA nm 584 591 596
Luminous Intensity
Red
C503B-RAS/RAN (15 degree) IVIF = 20 mA mcd 5860 12000
C503B-RBS/RBN (23 degree) IVIF = 20 mA mcd 3000 5000
C503B-RCS/RCN (30 degree) IVIF = 20 mA mcd 3000 5100
Amber
C503B-AAS/AAN (15 degree) IVIF = 20 mA mcd 5860 13000
C503B-ABS/ABN (23 degree) IVIF = 20 mA mcd 3000 5000
C503B-ACS/ACN (30 degree) IVIF = 20 mA mcd 4180 6000
50% Power Angle
C503B-RAS/RAN/AAS/AAN 2θ½ IF = 20 mA deg 15
C503B-RBS/RBN/ABS/ABN 2θ½ IF = 20 mA deg 23
C503B-RCS/RCN/ACS/ACN 2θ½ IF = 20 mA deg 30
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Intensity Bin Limit (IF = 20 mA)
C503B-RAS/RAN (15 degree)
Bin Code Min.(mcd) Max.(mcd)
Y0 5860 8200
Z0 8200 12000
A0 12000 16800
B0 16800 23500
Color Bin Limit (IF = 20 mA)
Red
Bin Code Min.(nm) Max.(nm)
RA 618 630
Amber
Bin Code Min.(nm) Max.(nm)
A2 584 587
A3 587 590
A4 590 593
A5 593 596
• Tolerance of measurement of luminous intensity is ±15%
• Tolerance of measurement of dominant wavelength is ±1 nm
C503B-AAS/AAN (15 degree)
Bin Code Min.(mcd) Max.(mcd)
Y0 5860 8200
Z0 8200 12000
A0 12000 16800
B0 16800 23500
C503B-ABS/ABN (23 degree)
Bin Code Min.(mcd) Max.(mcd)
W0 3000 4180
X0 4180 5860
Y0 5860 8200
Z0 8200 12000
C503B-RBS/RBN (23 degree)
Bin Code Min.(mcd) Max.(mcd)
W0 3000 4180
X0 4180 5860
Y0 5860 8200
Z0 8200 12000
C503B-RCS/RCN (30 degree)
Bin Code Min.(mcd) Max.(mcd)
W0 3000 4180
X0 4180 5860
Y0 5860 8200
Z0 8200 12000
C503B-ACS/ACN (30 degree)
Bin Code Min.(mcd) Max.(mcd)
X0 4180 5860
Y0 5860 8200
Z0 8200 12000
Red Amber
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Order Code Table*
Color Kit Number Viewing
Angle
Luminous Intensity (mcd) Dominant Wavelength
Package Standoff
Min. Max. Color
Bin
Min.
(nm)
Color
Bin
Max.
(nm)
Red C503B-RAS-CY0B0AA1 15 5860 23500 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RAS-CY0Z0AA1 15 5860 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RAS-CZ0A0AA1 15 8200 16800 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RAN-CY0B0AA1 15 5860 23500 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RAN-CY0Z0AA1 15 5860 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RAN-CZ0A0AA1 15 8200 16800 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RAS-CY0B0AA2 15 5860 23500 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RAS-CY0Z0AA2 15 5860 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RAS-CZ0A0AA2 15 8200 16800 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RAN-CY0B0AA2 15 5860 23500 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red C503B-RAN-CY0Z0AA2 15 5860 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red C503B-RAN-CZ0A0AA2 15 8200 16800 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Color Kit Number Viewing
Angle
Luminous Intensity (mcd) Dominant Wavelength
Package Standoff
Min. Max. Color
Bin
Min.
(nm)
Color
Bin
Max.
(nm)
Red C503B-RBS-CW0Z0AA1 23 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RBS-CW0X0AA1 23 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RBS-CX0Y0AA1 23 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RBN-CW0Z0AA1 23 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RBN-CW0X0AA1 23 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RBN-CX0Y0AA1 23 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RBS-CW0Z0AA2 23 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RBS-CW0X0AA2 23 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RBS-CX0Y0AA2 23 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RBN-CW0Z0AA2 23 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red C503B-RBN-CW0X0AA2 23 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red C503B-RBN-CX0Y0AA2 23 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red (15 degree)
Red (23 degree)
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Color Kit Number Viewing
Angle
Luminous Intensity (mcd) Dominant Wavelength
Package Standoff
Min. Max. Color
Bin
Min.
(nm)
Color
Bin
Max.
(nm)
Red C503B-RCS-CW0Z0AA1 30 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RCS-CW0X0AA1 30 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RCS-CX0Y0AA1 30 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk Yes
Red C503B-RCN-CW0Z0AA1 30 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RCN-CW0X0AA1 30 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RCN-CX0Y0AA1 30 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Bulk No
Red C503B-RCS-CW0Z0AA2 30 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RCS-CW0X0AA2 30 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RCS-CX0Y0AA2 30 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo Yes
Red C503B-RCN-CW0Z0AA2 30 3000 12000 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red C503B-RCN-CW0X0AA2 30 3000 5860 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red C503B-RCN-CX0Y0AA2 30 4180 8200 RA 618 RA 630 Ammo No
Red (30 degree)
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4600 Silicon Drive
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Order Code Table*
Color Kit Number Viewing
Angle
Luminous Intensity (mcd) Dominant Wavelength
Package Standoff
Min. Max. Color
Bin
Min.
(nm)
Color
Bin
Max.
(nm)
Amber C503B-AAS-CY0B0251 15 5860 23500 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-AAS-CY0Z0341 15 5860 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-AAS-CZ0A0341 15 8200 16800 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-AAN-CY0B0251 15 5860 23500 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk No
Amber C503B-AAN-CY0Z0341 15 5860 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-AAN-CZ0A0341 15 8200 16800 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-AAS-CY0B0252 15 5860 23500 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-AAS-CY0Z0342 15 5860 12000 A2 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-AAS-CZ0A0342 15 8200 16800 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-AAN-CY0B0252 15 5860 23500 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo No
Amber C503B-AAN-CY0Z0342 15 5860 12000 A2 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Amber C503B-AAN-CZ0A0342 15 8200 16800 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Color Kit Number Viewing
Angle
Luminous Intensity (mcd) Dominant Wavelength
Package Standoff
Min. Max. Color
Bin
Min.
(nm)
Color
Bin
Max.
(nm)
Amber C503B-ABS-CW0Z0251 23 3000 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ABS-CW0X0341 23 3000 5860 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ABS-CX0Y0341 23 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ABN-CW0Z0251 23 3000 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ABN-CW0X0341 23 3000 5860 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ABN-CX0Y0341 23 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ABS-CW0Z0252 23 3000 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ABS-CW0X0342 23 3000 5860 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ABS-CX0Y0342 23 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ABN-CW0Z0252 23 3000 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ABN-CW0X0342 23 3000 5860 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ABN-CX0Y0342 23 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Amber (15 degree)
Amber (23 degree)
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Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
Fax: +1.919.313.5778
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the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Color Kit Number Viewing
Angle
Luminous Intensity (mcd) Dominant Wavelength
Package Standoff
Min. Max. Color
Bin
Min.
(nm)
Color
Bin
Max.
(nm)
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Z0251 30 4180 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Z0341 30 4180 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Y0251 30 4180 8200 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Y0341 30 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CY0Z0251 30 5860 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CY0Z0341 30 5860 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk Yes
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Z0251 30 4180 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Z0341 30 4180 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Y0251 30 4180 8200 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Y0341 30 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ACN-CY0Z0251 30 5860 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ACN-CY0Z0341 30 5860 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Bulk No
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Z0252 30 4180 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Z0342 30 4180 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Y0252 30 4180 8200 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CX0Y0342 30 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CY0Z0252 30 5860 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ACS-CY0Z0342 30 5860 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo Yes
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Z0252 30 4180 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Z0342 30 4180 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Y0252 30 4180 8200 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ACN-CX0Y0342 30 4180 8200 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ACN-CY0Z0252 30 5860 12000 A2 584 A5 596 Ammo No
Amber C503B-ACN-CY0Z0342 30 5860 12000 A3 587 A4 593 Ammo No
Notes:
1. The above Kit numbers represent order codes which include multiple intensity-bin and color-bin codes.
Only one intensity-bin code and one color-bin code will be shipped on each reel.
Single intensity-bin code and single color-bin codes will not be orderable.
2. Please refer to the “Cree LED Lamp Reliability Test Standards” document for reliability test conditions.
3. Please refer to the “Cree LED Lamp Soldering & Handling” document for information about how to use this LED
product safely.
Amber (30 degree)
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the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Graphs
The above data are collected from statistical gures that do not necessarily correspond to the actual
parameters of each single LED. Hence, these data will be changed without further notice.
FIG.2 RELATIVE LUMINOUS INTENSITY VS.
FORWARD CURRENT
IF(mA)
VF(V)
2.4
FORWARD VOLTAGE.
FIG.1 FORWARD CURRENT VS.
20.0
2.0
0.0
2.2 2.6 2.8
60.0
40.0
80.0
100.0
IF (mA)
1.8
0.0
1.0
4.0
2.0
3.0
5.0
40
0.0 20 8060 100
Red
Amber Red
FIG.5 RED & AMBER MAXIMUM FORWARD
DC CURRENT VS AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE (Tjmax=110 C)
-10
VS. REVERSE VOLTAGE.
FIG.3 RED & AMBER REVERSE CURRENT
-50
Vr(V)
-30-40 -20
-40
Ir(uA)
-50
-30
-20
-10
0
-60
Amber
FIG.4 RELATIVE LUMINOUS INTENSITY VS.
(RELATIVE LUMINOUS INTENSITY)
WAVELENGTH.
WL(nm)
80%
20%
40%
60%
0%
100%
700
300 500
400 600 800
RedAmber
IF(mA)
0
60
20
40
100
80
40
20 8060 100
0
Ta( C)
(RELATIVE LUMINOUS INTENSITY)
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the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Graphs
The above data are collected from statistical gures that do not necessarily correspond to the actual
parameters of each single LED. Hence, these data will be changed without further notice.
10 CLD-CT1079.003
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
Fax: +1.919.313.5778
www.cree.com/ledlamps
Copyright © 2011 Cree, Inc. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Cree and
the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Mechanical Dimensions
All dimensions are in mm. Tolerance is ±0.25 mm unless otherwise noted.
An epoxy meniscus may extend about 1.5 mm down the leads.
Burr around bottom of epoxy may be 0.5 mm max.
C503B-RAS/AAS: C503B-RBS/ABS: C503B-RCS: C503B-ACS:
11 CLD-CT1079.003
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4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
Fax: +1.919.313.5778
www.cree.com/ledlamps
Copyright © 2011 Cree, Inc. All rights reserved. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Cree and
the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Mechanical Dimensions
All dimensions are in mm. Tolerance is ±0.25 mm unless otherwise noted.
An epoxy meniscus may extend about 1.5 mm down the leads.
Burr around bottom of epoxy may be 0.5 mm max.
Notes
RoHS Compliance
The levels of environmentally sensitive, persistent biologically toxic (PBT), persistent organic pollutants (POP), or
otherwise restricted materials in this product are below the maximum concentration values (also referred to as the
threshold limits) permitted for such substances, or are used in an exempted application, in accordance with EU Direc-
tive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment
(RoHS), as amended through April 21, 2006.
Vision Advisory Claim
Users should be cautioned not to stare at the light of this LED product. The bright light can damage the eye.
C503B-RBN/ABN: C503B-RAN/RCN/AAN/ACN:
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4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
Fax: +1.919.313.5778
www.cree.com/ledlamps
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the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Kit Number System
Cree LED lamps are tested and sorted into performance bins. A bin is specied by ranges of color, forward voltage,
and brightness. Sorted LEDs are packaged for shipping in various convenient options. Please refer to the “Cree LED
Lamp Packaging Standard” document for more information about shipping and packaging options.
Cree LEDs are sold by order codes in combinations of bins called kits. Order codes are congured in the following
manner:
13 CLD-CT1079.003
Cree, Inc.
4600 Silicon Drive
Durham, NC 27703
USA Tel: +1.919.313.5300
Fax: +1.919.313.5778
www.cree.com/ledlamps
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the Cree logo are registered trademarks of Cree, Inc.
Package
Features:
• The LEDs are packed in cardboard boxes after packaging in normal or anti-electrostatic bags.
• Cardboard boxes will be used to protect the LEDs from mechanical shock during transportation.
• The boxes are not water resistant, and they must be kept away from water and moisture.
• The Bulk Pack types of packaging.
• Max 500 pcs per bulk and Max 2500 pcs per ammo.
Bulk Pack Packaging Type:
20 bags/carton
Label
COLOR LED LAMP
JOWAXXXXX -XX-XXX
AXXXXXXXXXXX
(anti-electrostatic bag)
Hue
TYPE
QTY
RANK
LOT
Iv
xxx xxx
Vf
( )
XX
( )
LXXXXXXXX-XXX
PCS
X
( )XX
R
Ammo Pack Packaging Type:
TYPE
LXXXXXXXX-XXX
PCS
X
QTY
RANK
LOT
Iv
JOWAXXXXX -XX-XXX
XX
AXXXXXXXXXXX
XX
Vf
Hue
( )
( )
( )
xxx xxx
COLOR LED LAMP
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