Overview
This pixel protocol was designed by Lianxinke in China. UCS8904 offers all the same features as its RGB version, UCS8903, but is dedicated to RGBW. The control circuit comes in a SOP8 package, allowing for more flexibility with LED choice.
UCS8904 pixel protocol
Specifications
PixLite Mk1 | |
PixLite Mk2 | |
PixLite Mk3 | |
Clock Type | Data-Only |
Color Resolution | 16 Bits |
Current Control | |
Physical Package | SOP8 |
RGB | |
RBGW | |
Input Voltage | 5V |
Output Pixel Voltage | 5 - 24V |
PWM Rate | UCS8904A: 1000Hz UCS8904B: 4000Hz |
Suitable Camera | UCS8904A: Up to 34fps UCS8904B: Up to 133fps |
Data Transfer Rate | 800kbps |
Redundant Data Line |
Considerations for Use
Advantages
- Up to 24V, allowing for very long cable lengths
- High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 34fps for UCS8904A, or up to 133FPS for UCS8904B
- 16 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves very smooth
- Presence of white LED allows for higher brightness and more color mixing options
Disadvantages
- Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which can be slow
- No redundancy in data
PixLite Support
Are you looking for UCS8904 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN?
All PixLite Mk2 and Mk3 products support UCS8904 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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