Cree announced the launch of its new SMD RGB LED product series, CV94D, for video wall, signage and color sign applications.

According to Cree, the new LED product deliver high contrast and high quality image at different viewing angle from different distances. Featuring water resistance and containing UV inhibitor, these RGB LEDs are able to deliver stable light output over the lifetime and are suitable for outdoor applications.

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The new CV94D IP X8-rated enables the LED and its lenses to be directly exposed to the environment, which will allow for simpler and lighter weight circuit boards and superior optical performance compared to existing products and production methods. In addition, the SMD package of RGB LEDs simplifies the production of large size LED signage and reduces cost.

With the new product, Cree is targeting the growing video wall and transportation signage markets and provides solutions to tackle current limitations of related applications.

According to the latest investigations by LEDinside, the research division of TrendForce, LED shipment for video wall is expected to undergo further growth in 2020. Although the current yearly revenue forecast has been revised from the pre-pandemic figure of US$2.261 billion down to US$1.946 billion, it still represents a 3.7% YoY growth.