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WS2815

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ActiveBackup Line5050
Datasheet (archived)

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Overview

release year
2018
other links
WS2815 Pixel Protocol Overview | Advatek Lighting

Data & Protocol

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

Color & Brightness

order
RGB
brightness bits
8
pwm frequency
2.0kHz
pwm frequency notes
2kHz according to datasheet

Electrical

led voltage
12V
led voltage notes
Datasheet 9.5-13.5V range
vcc voltage
5V
vcc voltage notes
Internal regulator drops 12V to 5V for logic. Can use external resistor to supply 5V Vdd from higher system voltage
gpio
min
3.5V
min notes
Datasheet says 0.7*VDD which would be 8.4V at 12V - this appears to be a copypaste error. Actual Vdd is internal 5V bus, so 3.5V threshold
max
5V
channel current
10mA
quiescent current
2.1mA
wattage
120mW

Datasheet

discrepancies
GPIO min spec of 0.7*VDD (8.4V) is incorrect - actual threshold is 3.5V based on internal 5V Vdd

Physical

package sizes
5050
package size
5050
pin count
6

Related Products

Notes

12V WS2813

Technical Notes

  • 12V version allows longer cable runs with less voltage drop
  • Internal regulator provides 5V logic from 12V supply
  • Backup data line for fault tolerance like WS2813
  • 3 internal LEDs in series for 12V operation