This pixel protocol was designed by Qiancai Electronics in China. The control circuit comes in a SOP16 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.
PixLite Support
Are you looking for LPD6803 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 products support LPD6803 as an available Pixel IC type, so get in touch with us to find out how the lighting specialists at Advatek can support you in your pixel lighting project.
Technical Specifications
| Clock Type | Clocked |
| Color Resolution | 5 bits |
| Physical Package | SOP16 |
| RGB | Yes |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5 – 12V |
| PWM Rate | 1000Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 34fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate |
| Redundant Data Line | No |
LPD6803 Advantages
- Presence of a clock allows for faster refresh rates
- High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 34fps
- Up to 12V, allowing for long cable lengths
LPD6803 Disadvantages
- Only 5 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves much less smooth
- No redundancy in data