Pixel Protocol Overview: NS108E

Very similar to HD108, NS108E offers all the same features, but at a slightly lower PWM rate. The control circuit and LEDs are integrated in a 5050 SMD package, which provides a small physical footprint for each pixel.

PixLite Support

Are you looking for NS108E pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk3 products support NS108E 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.

Current Control

NS108E has the ability to digitally control the current of the connected LEDs. Use the 5-bit current control per color to lower the brightness without sacrificing resolution, and tune the current of individual colors, allowing for more accurate color mixing. This individual current control can be set when configuring your PixLite Mk3 controller

Technical Specifications

Clock Type Clocked
Color Resolution 16 bits
Physical Package SMD5050 with integrated LEDs
RGB Yes
Output Pixel Voltage 5V
PWM Rate 4000Hz
Suitable Camera Up to 134fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate
Redundant Data Line No

Color Specifications

Color Brightness Wavelength
Red 400 – 700 mcd 620 – 630 nm
Green 1000 – 1500 mcd 515 – 530 nm
Blue 200 – 400 mcd 460 – 475 nm

NS108E Advantages

  • Presence of a clock allows for faster refresh rates
  • High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 134fps
  • 16 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves very smooth

NS108E Disadvantages

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