Powered by a safe 5V source, these LEDs are incredibly energy-efficient and produce zero heat, making them perfect for wearable tech, cosplay, and intricate DIY projects. Whether you are building a smart home ambient light, custom PC case mods, or large-scale architectural displays, the WS2812B offers unmatched versatility. With a wide 120° viewing angle and high brightness, your designs will shine brilliantly from every perspective. Easy to solder and simple to program with Arduino or Raspberry Pi, this is the ultimate component for makers and lighting designers looking to bring their digital visions to life.
Built-in Smart IC: Each 5050 LED contains an integrated driver chip, enabling individually addressable pixels. This allows for complex color patterns and animations on a single strip.
Vibrant Full-Color RGB: Delivers a rich spectrum of 16 million colors (256 levels per channel). Achieve smooth color grading and high-intensity brightness for eye-catching displays.
Simplified Wiring & Control: Requires only one data line (single-wire return-to-zero protocol) to control an infinite number of LEDs, significantly reducing wiring complexity compared to traditional RGB strips.
Cascading Design: Features a "Data Out" (DO) pin that allows LEDs to be daisy-chained end-to-end, making it easy to scale your project from a few pixels to thousands.
Wide Compatibility: Fully compatible with popular microcontrollers like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32, supported by extensive open-source libraries (such as FastLED and Adafruit NeoPixel).
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Parameter |
Specification |
Details |
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Product Model |
WS2812B |
Integrated RGB LED with Control IC |
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Package Type |
5050 SMD |
5.0mm x 5.0mm Surface Mount Device |
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Operating Voltage |
DC 5V |
Typical forward voltage: 5.0V |
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Power Consumption |
~0.3W (Max) |
~60mA at full brightness (White) |
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Color Type |
RGB Full Color |
Red, Green, Blue (3-in-1) |
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Gray Levels |
256 levels/channel |
16,777,216 (16M) total colors |
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Refresh Rate |
>400 Hz |
Flicker-free performance |
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Data Protocol |
Single-wire NZR |
800 Kbps data transmission |
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Viewing Angle |
120 Degrees |
Wide dispersion for even lighting |
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Operating Temp. |
-25°C to +80°C |
Industrial temperature range |
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Waterproof Options |
IP30 (Non-waterproof) / IP65 / IP67 |
Available in various coatings |
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Lifespan |
>50,000 Hours |
Long-lasting durability |