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Cree LED Unveils Innovative L2 PCBA Solutions to Enhance Lighting Manufacturing

Last updated: January 13, 2026
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1. New Portfolio Offers Streamlined Sourcing for Manufacturers

Cree LED, a prominent brand under Penguin Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: PENG), has announced the launch of its Level 2 (L2) Solutions portfolio, introducing fully assembled LED printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) designed to meet a diverse range of indoor and outdoor lighting applications. This strategic move aims to simplify the sourcing process for lighting manufacturers by providing both standard and custom solutions from a single, trusted supplier.

Joe Clark, president of Cree LED, emphasized the importance of this new product line, stating, “We continue to hear from top-tier suppliers committed to the lighting market long-term that they need a complete L2 solution. The time is right to introduce this new portfolio. Our decades of LED reliability expertise and global manufacturing depth give customers the stability, certainty, and trusted support they need.”

2. Leveraging Global Manufacturing for Supply Stability

Cree LED's robust global manufacturing network ensures supply stability and provides the flexibility to shift production in response to varying customer demands. The company boasts a comprehensive design and supply chain, underpinned by intellectual property-backed technologies, which allows it to deliver optimized and highly reliable solutions. Moreover, Cree LED is committed to offering industry-leading support to its clients.

Standard L2 PCBAs for Varied Applications

The new standard L2 PCBAs are designed to cater to a wide spectrum of manufacturers, featuring low to no minimum order quantities. This accessibility allows manufacturers of all sizes to procure high-quality assemblies, thereby enhancing their production capabilities.

Indoor Linear PCBAs

  • Design Options: Two board designs with five LED count options
  • LED Type: J Series® 2835 LEDs
  • Color Temperature Options: 5000K, 4000K, 3500K, 3000K; with 80 and 90 CRI

Outdoor Array PCBAs

  • Design Options: Five board designs with four LED count options
  • LED Type: J Series 5050 LEDs
  • Color Temperature Options: 5000K, 4000K, 3000K, 2700K; with 70 CRI

3. Custom L2 Products for High-Volume Needs

For clients requiring high-volume orders, Cree LED offers custom L2 products that provide extensive design flexibility. This option also includes optional engineering support, drawing on the company’s proven XLamp® and J Series platforms. This customizability builds upon Cree LED’s established success in developing tailored PCBA solutions for key global manufacturers.

Availability

Manufacturers interested in exploring these new standard and custom L2 solutions can find more information and place orders through Cree LED’s dedicated product page.

4. About Cree LED

Cree LED, a distinguished brand of Penguin Solutions, is recognized for offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of application-optimized LED chips and components. With over 35 years of innovation, Cree LED leads the market in performance and reliability, supported by a strong intellectual property portfolio and a unique business model that ensures supply chain continuity. The company is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking solutions across diverse applications, including high power and mid-power general lighting, portable lighting, horticulture, specialty lighting, and video screens.

For further details, visit cree-led.com.

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