2026-02-14

Details

status
Active
notes
WS2812 copy also available in 4 channel RGBW variant
backup data line
No
brightness bits
8
channel current
20mA
clocked
No
color order
GRB & GRBW
data bitrate
800kHz
data type
WS2811/12
datasheet discrepancies
Datasheet PWM frequency (1.2kHz) differs from tested value (4.7kHz), GPIO min threshold not documented in datasheet
gpio max
5V
gpio min
3.4V
gpio min notes
Not in datasheet
led voltage
5V
led voltage notes
Datasheet claims "17V Vds, Max" but LEDs are built-in and share power with 5V VDD
max pixels per string
-
other links
SK6812 Pixel Protocol Overview | Advatek Lighting
package size
5050,3535,2040
package sizes
5050, 3535, 2040
pin count
4
pixel data size
24 Bits/Pixel
pixel rate max
33.3 k Pixel / s
pwm frequency
4.7kHz
pwm frequency notes
Datasheet claims 1.2kHz but testing shows 4.7kHz
quiescent current
1.0mA
release year
2013
technical notes
PWM frequency tested at 4.7kHz despite 1.2kHz datasheet claim, Available in RGB and RGBW variants, RGBW variant popular for better white color rendering
third party testing
-
vcc voltage
5V
wattage
104mW