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LED Pixel Protocol WS2818A

Overview

This pixel protocol was designed by World Semi in China. WS2818A offers the same functionality as WS2818, but with slightly different timing, and built only for 5V applications. The control circuit comes in a SOP8 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.

WS2818A pixel protocol - Advatek Lighting

WS2818A pixel protocol

Specifications

PixLite Mk1

PixLite Mk2

PixLite Mk3

Clock Type

Data-Only 

Color Resolution

Bits 

Current Control

Physical Package

SOP8 

RGB

RBGW

Input Voltage

5V 

Output Pixel Voltage

5V 

PWM Rate

2000Hz 

Suitable Camera

Up to 67fps 

Data Transfer Rate

800kbps 

Redundant Data Line

Considerations for Use

Advantages

  • High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 67fps
  • Redundant data line reduces chance of entire strip failure

Disadvantages

  • Limited to 5V, causing short cable lengths
  • Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which can be slow
  • Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth

PixLite Support

Are you looking for WS2818A pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN?

All PixLite Mk3 products support WS2818A 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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