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LED Pixel Protocol SM16716

Overview

This pixel protocol was designed by Sunmoon Microelectronics in China. SM16716 is an improved design of its previous version, SM16712, using a clock line to achieve faster refresh rates and improved optics to achieve a higher PWM rate. The control circuit comes in a SOP16 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.

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SM16716 pixel protocol

Specifications

PixLite Mk1

PixLite Mk2

PixLite Mk3

Clock Type

Clocked 

Color Resolution

Bits 

Current Control

Physical Package

SOP16 

RGB

RBGW

Input Voltage

5V 

Output Pixel Voltage

24V 

PWM Rate

2500Hz 

Suitable Camera

Up to 84fps 

Data Transfer Rate

800kbps 

Redundant Data Line

Considerations for Use

Advantages

  • Presence of a clock allows for faster refresh rates
  • High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 84fps
  • Up to 24V, allowing for very long cable lengths

Disadvantages

  • Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth
  • No redundancy in data

PixLite Support

Are you looking for SM16716 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN?

All PixLite Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 products support SM16716 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.

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