2026-02-14
SK9822
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Details
- status
- Active
- creator
- Opsco/Newstar
- notes
- APA102 Clone. Extra 5 bits uses constant current driver, no change in PWM.
- backup data line
- No
- brightness bits
- 8+5
- brightness control method
- current
- brightness control notes
- Extra 5-bit brightness control by LED current, not PWM - superior to APA102's PWM-based brightness
- channel current
- 20mA
- channel current notes
- 19-22mA in 5050 package, 10mA for 2020 package; extra 5 bits control current, not PWM
- clocked
- Yes
- color order
- BGR
- data bitrate
- 30MHz
- data type
- APA102
- gpio max
- 5V
- gpio min
- -
- led voltage
- 5V
- max pixels per string
- -
- other links
- SK9822 Pixel Protocol Overview | Advatek Lighting
- package size
- 5050
- package sizes
- 5050, 2020
- pin count
- 6
- pixel data size
- 32 Bits/Pixel
- pixel rate max
- 0.94 M Pixel / s
- pwm frequency
- 4.6kHz
- quiescent current
- 1.0mA
- release year
- 2016
- technical notes
- APA102 protocol compatible clone with improved brightness control, 5-bit brightness uses current control instead of APA102's PWM - no 400Hz flicker, Better for video/photography applications due to no low-frequency PWM
- third party testing
- https://cpldcpu.wordpress.com/2016/12/13/sk9822-a-clone-of-the-apa102/
- vcc voltage
- 5V
- wattage
- 100mW