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WS2812 AI Analysis:
Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD

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WS2812 product

WS2812

LED Indication - Discrete

WS2812smart RGB LED5050 SMDsingle-wire LEDGRBaddressable pixel

WS2812 is a 5050 smart RGB LED pixel for cascaded, individually controlled lighting using a single-wire 24-bit GRB interface.

Best for

  • Individually addressable RGB LED strips
  • Pixel lighting and display assemblies
  • Decorative LED signage

Avoid if

  • The design cannot provide a controlled 5 V supply
  • Moisture-sensitive SMT handling is unavailable
  • Compliance status must be explicitly documented

Check before use

  • Verify DIN waveform timing for 0 and 1 codes
  • Provide local supply filtering; the datasheet recommends 100 nF between VDD and GND as appropriate
  • Observe MSL 5a floor-life and baking guidance

Key specifications

Supply voltage
3.7 V to 5.3 V
Data protocol
24-bit GRB, MSB first
Data rate
800 kbps
Reset low time
≥280 µs
Package dimensions
5.0 mm × 5.0 mm × 1.57 mm
MSL
5a

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
5a
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

RGB pixel lightingLED signage and displaysDecorative lighting strips

Datasheet

25554a8aa0f8aa6c2b222f57dfed3146_WS2812.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

WS2812 is a 4-pin 5050 SMD RGB LED with an integrated control IC. It receives serial pixel data on DIN and forwards remaining data through DOUT for cascading.