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LED Pixel Protocol TM1914

Overview

This pixel protocol was designed by Titan Micro Electronics in China. It is an improved design of its previous version, TM1804, but offers a redundant data line to allow a continuous data path even if a single pixel fails. The control circuit comes in a SOP10 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.

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TM1914 pixel protocol

Specifications

PixLite Mk1

PixLite Mk2

PixLite Mk3

Clock Type

Data-Only 

Color Resolution

Bits 

Current Control

Physical Package

SOP10 

RGB

RBGW

Input Voltage

5V 

Output Pixel Voltage

24V 

PWM Rate

666Hz 

Suitable Camera

Up to 23fps 

Data Transfer Rate

400 800kbps 

Redundant Data Line

Considerations for Use

Advantages

  • Up to 24V, allowing for very long cable lengths
  • Redundant data line reduces chance of entire strip failure

Disadvantages

  • Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which can be slow
  • Low PWM rate only allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 23fps
  • Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth

PixLite Support

Are you looking for TM1914 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN?

All PixLite Mk2 and Mk3 products support TM1914 as an available Pixel IC type, so get in touch with us to find out how the lighting specialists at Advatek can support you in your pixel lighting project.

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