Multifaceted reflector (MR) lamps are directional light sources that are used to provide highlighting for individual areas or objects with a controlled light distribution. Originally designed for use in 35mm slide projectors, MR lamps now are commonly used in retail, hospitality, residential, museum, and landscape applications. The directional lamp is incorporated in many types of luminaires including track heads, recessed downlights, and landscape spotlights.
MR16 LED replacement lamps generally have a shape and size similar to their halogen MR16 counterparts. LED lamps do not use multifaceted reflectors because they’re directional by nature, nor do they need reflectors with a dichroic coating because LEDs do not produce long wavelength light in the infrared range. The beam angles of LED MR16 replacement lamps are dictated by the optical characteristics of their integrated LEDs and secondary optics, which may include individual reflectors, apertures, and/or lenses. The use of a compound lens such as an internal reflection (TIR) lens allows MR16 LED lamps to produce a very clean, precise and uniform spot beam with minimal spill light.
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