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.
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.
Technical Specifications
| Clock Type | Clocked |
| Color Resolution | 8 bits |
| Physical Package | SOP16 |
| RGB | Yes |
| RGBW | See SM16714 |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5 – 24V |
| PWM Rate | 2500Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 84fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate |
| Redundant Data Line | No |
SM16716 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
SM16716 Disadvantages
- Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth
- No redundancy in data