WS2812C-B AI Analysis:
Datasheet, Specs, Alternatives & ECAD

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WS2812C-B product

WS2812C-B

Component

WS2812C-BWorldsemi5050 RGB LEDaddressable LEDsingle-wire LEDGRB

WS2812C-B is a 5 V intelligent 5050 RGB LED pixel with an integrated controller and one-wire cascade data interface.

Best for

  • Individually controlled RGB LED strips
  • Pixel displays and signage
  • Decorative lighting with cascaded LEDs

Avoid if

  • A documented RoHS, REACH, or lifecycle declaration is mandatory
  • The controller cannot meet the required DIN logic-high threshold

Check before use

  • 5 V power-distribution voltage drop and decoupling
  • MCU-to-DIN logic-level margin
  • MSL 5a bake and reflow handling

Key specifications

Supply voltage
3.7 V to 5.3 V
Package
5050, 5.0 mm × 5.0 mm × 1.57 mm
Interface
Single-wire serial cascade
Color data
24-bit GRB, MSB first
Channel current
5 mA per RGB channel
Reset low time
≥280 µs

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
-
REACH
-
MSL
5a
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

RGB LED stripsPixel displaysIlluminated signage

CAD Models

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Questions & answers

WS2812C-B is a 4-pin 5050 RGB LED package integrating red, green, and blue LEDs with a digital controller, data latch, signal reshaping circuit, oscillator, and constant-current drivers.