This pixel protocol was designed by Lianxinke in China. UCS8903 is very similar to UCS2903 but is built on a 16-bit color data design, which improves color resolution and dimming curves. Its PWM rate is slightly lower than the UCS29xx series, but still offers flicker-free footage on standard cameras. The control circuit comes in a SOP8 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.
PixLite Support
Are you looking for UCS8903 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk2 and Mk3 products support UCS8903 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 | 16 bits |
| Physical Package | SOP8 |
| RGB | Yes |
| RGBW | See UCS8904 |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5 – 24V |
| PWM Rate | 1000Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 34fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate |
| Data Transfer Rate | 800kbps |
| Redundant Data Line | No |
UCS8903 Advantages
- Up to 24V, allowing for very long cable lengths
- High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 34fps
- 16 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves very smooth
UCS8903 Disadvantages
- Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which will generally be slow
- No redundancy in data