Typical Forward Current Characteristics 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 Forward Current (mA) - 400 I F 200 0 2.9 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 VF - Forward Voltage (V) Figure 9: Typical forward current vs. forward voltage @ TC = 25°C. Current Derating 1600 1400 1200 (mA) 1000 (Rated) 800 600 RΘJ-A = 9°C/W - Maximum Current 400 I F RΘJ-A = 13°C/W RΘJ-A = 17°C/W 200 0 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 Maximum Ambient Temperature (ºC) Figure 10: Maximum forward current vs. ambient temperature based on TJ(MAX) = 150°C. Notes for Figure 10: 1. RΘJ-C [Junction to Case Thermal Resistance] for the LZ1-00NW05 is typically 5.5°C/W. 2. RΘJ-A [Junction to Ambient Thermal Resistance] = RΘJ-C + RΘC-A [Case to Ambient Thermal Resistance]. Led Engin, Inc. 10 LZ1-00NW05 (01/11/10)
