This pixel protocol was designed by Titan Micro Electronics in China. It is an improved design of its previous version, TM1804, but offers a redundant data line to allow a continuous data path even if a single pixel fails. The control circuit comes in a SOP10 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.
PixLite Support
Are you looking for TM1914 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk2 and Mk3 products support TM1914 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 | 8 bits |
| Physical Package | SOP10 |
| RGB | Yes |
| RGBW | See TM1814 |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5 – 24V |
| PWM Rate | 666Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 23fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate |
| Data Transfer Rate | 400 or 800kbps |
| Redundant Data Line | Yes |
TM1914 Advantages
- Up to 24V, allowing for very long cable lengths
- Redundant data line reduces chance of entire strip failure
TM1914 Disadvantages
- Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which will generally be slow
- Low PWM rate only allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 23fps
- Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth