The MSD 200 is a type of High-Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp. It produces light by creating an electrical arc through a mixture of gases, including metal halides, which results in a high-intensity, bright white light with a true daylight color temperature around 6000K.The design is engineered for reliability and performance in demanding environments. Because it uses a very short arc gap (5 mm), it allows for optimal light collection and accurate beam control within compatible lighting fixtures. The lamp operates on an electrical current rather than a simple incandescent filament process, providing significantly higher efficiency and luminous flux than a conventional halogen or incandescent bulb.