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LED Pixel Protocol UCS5603

Overview

This pixel protocol was designed by Lianxinke in China. UCS5603 is very similar to UCS8903 but is built on an 12-bit color data design. Its output pins can support voltages up to 30V, and there is also a redundant data line, to allow for continuous operation even if a single pixel fails. The control circuit comes in a SOP8 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.

Current Control

UCS5603 has the ability to digitally control the current of the connected LEDs. Use the 4-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.

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UCS5603 pixel protocol

Specifications

PixLite Mk1

PixLite Mk2

PixLite Mk3

Clock Type

Data-Only 

Color Resolution

12 Bits 

Current Control

Per Color: Bits 

Physical Package

SOP8 

RGB

RBGW

Input Voltage

5V 

Output Pixel Voltage

30V 

PWM Rate

1000Hz 

Suitable Camera

Up to 34fps 

Data Transfer Rate

800kbps 

Redundant Data Line

Considerations for Use

Advantages

  • Up to 30V, allowing for very long cable lengths
  • High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 34fps
  • Redundant data line reduces chance of entire strip failure
  • 12 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves more smooth

Disadvantages

  • Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which can be slow

PixLite Support

Are you looking for UCS5603 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN?

All PixLite Mk3 products support UCS5603 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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