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APA104

active

by APA Electronics

Active505035351212
Datasheet (archived)

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Overview

release year
2013
other links
APA104 Pixel Protocol Overview | Advatek Lighting

Data & Protocol

type
WS2811/12
clocked
No
bitrate
800kHz
pixel size bits
24
backup line
No
pixel rate max
33.3 kpx/s

Color & Brightness

order
RGB
brightness bits
8
pwm frequency
1.2kHz

Electrical

led voltage
5V
led voltage notes
Datasheet claims "26V Vds, Max" but LEDs are built-in and share power with 5V VDD
vcc voltage
5V
gpio
min
3.5V
max
5V
channel current
20mA
channel current notes
Datasheet states max 49mA current, but graph for 5050 package shows R=19mA, G,B=22mA
quiescent current
1.0mA
wattage
100mW

Datasheet

discrepancies
Datasheet claims max 49mA but actual is ~19-22mA per channel

Physical

package sizes
505035351212
package size
5050, 3535, 1212
pin count
4

Related Products

Related
WS2812

Notes

WS2812b clone like SK6812

Technical Notes

  • WS2812 protocol compatible clone from APA Electronics
  • Available in very small 1212 package size