This pixel protocol was designed by QED MicroElectronics Inc. in China. The control circuit can come in a SOP8/SOP10/SOP14 package, depending on which functions are being used, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.
PixLite Support
Are you looking for QED3001 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk3 products support QED3001 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 | Data-Only |
| Color Resolution | 12 bits |
| Physical Package | SOP8/10/14 |
| RGB | Yes |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5 – 32V |
| PWM Rate | 1000Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 34fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate |
| Data Transfer Rate | 100-1500kbps |
| Redundant Data Line | Yes (With SOP14 Package) |
QED3001 Advantages
- High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 34fps
- Up to 32V, allowing for very long cable lengths
- Option for redundant data line reduces chance of entire strip failure
- 12 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves more smooth
QED3001 Disadvantages
- Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which will generally be slow
Operational Behavior
On start-up, only the first QED3001 pixel in a chain will illuminate for a second, while the pixels initialise themselves. When initialisation has completed, all pixels will proceed to respond to their incoming data.