WS2811 IC Componenets for 5v 12v 24v pixel led strip

Short Description:

This pixel protocol was designed by Newstar in China. WS2811 offers many of the benefits the WS28xx series is famous for, in a form factor of a SOP package. Typically, users will choose WS2813 or above for higher quality, however WS2811 is still one of the most common protocols for pixel lighting displays. The control circuit comes in a SOP8 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.

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Note: Depending on the manufacturer your pixels are sourced from, your pixels may be WS2811 V1.4 or WS2811. Contact us if you need assistance in determining this.

Technical Specifications

Clock Type	Data-Only
Color Resolution	8 bits
Physical Package	SOP8
RGB	Yes
RGBW	See WS2814
Output Pixel Voltage	5 – 12V
PWM Rate	400Hz
Suitable Camera	Unsuitable for cameras, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate
Data Transfer Rate	400 or 800 kbps
Redundant Data Line	No

WS2811 Advantages

Up to 12V, allowing for long cable lengths

WS2811 Disadvantages

Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which will generally be slow
Low PWM rate makes theses pixels unsuitable for cameras
Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth
No redundancy in data