Table 1 (below) lists a general process for designing high-power LEDs into a luminaire. The rest of the document walks through these design steps in order. To better illustrate these design concepts, this document includes example calculations for an LED luminaire meant to replace a 23-W CFL downlight. This design process is repeatable for all kinds of luminaires and not just the example included.

Table    - Process for Designing High-Power LEDs into Luminaires