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Date: 2026-11-03 | ID: 1161

WS2811 020SMD DC5V 60LEDs/m Side Emitting Addressable LED Strip Lights, 5m/16.4ft per roll

MODEL: WS2811-SIDE-020SMD-5V
Price based on selections below:
$99.98 $58.9841% off
Select IC Type:SM16703 (Base)
Select Length:16.4ft (5 meters) (Base)
Select PCB Color :White Background (Base), Black Background (Base)
Select PCB Width:10mm (0.39in) (Base)
Select Waterproof Rating:Non-Waterproof IP20 - Adhesive Back (Base), Surface Glued IP65 - Adhesive Back, Underwater IP68 - Adhesive Back, Outdoor Silicone Tube IP67 - Adhesive Back
AvailabilityIn Stock
ConditionBrand New
Technical Specifications

The SM16703P DC5V 60LEDs/m side emitting addressable LED strip light projects light at a 90-degree lateral angle parallel to the mounting surface, making it suited for tight recesses, curved signage, edge-lit panels, and contours where standard top-firing strips cannot aim light horizontally. Engineered with 60 side-firing 020 SMD RGB diodes per meter, each light emitting diode functions as an individually controllable pixel driven by dedicated external IC logic operating on standard single-wire NZR timing protocols. 

The LED strip runs on DC5V regulated power with 18W/m total draw, features individual cut points at every single LED (16.66mm pitch), and comes pre-terminated with 3-pin JST SM connectors plus dedicated 2-wire red/white power injection leads on both reel ends. Pair with a compatible 5V power supply and an addressable SPI and Programmable controller. For tailored layout design or engineering inquiries, please contact me.

Key Features

90-Degree Side Emitting Optics

Side-view 020 SMD diodes emit lateral light parallel to the mounting plane, fitting into narrow slits and contours without twisting the PCB.

Individual Pixel Control

Each individual LED functions as an independent pixel, providing 256 gray levels per RGB channel and 16.7 million true display colors.

Single-LED Precision Cut Points

Cut intervals at every single LED (16.66mm spacing) allow exact trimming to custom channel lengths and tight display boundaries.

Pre-Wired Dual-End Terminations

Supplied on a 5-meter (16.4ft) spool with 3-pin JST SM data/power connectors and auxiliary 2-wire power feed lines on both ends.

Configurable Ingress Protection

Available in IP20 non-waterproof with adhesive backing, or IP67 silicone tube options with adhesive backing or mounting brackets.

Dual PCB Finish Options

Offered on either a black background PCB for low-profile architectural slots or a white background PCB for standard channel reflectivity.

Product Specifications

ParameterDetails
Model NumberWS2811-SIDE-020SMD-5V
Operating VoltageDC 5V
Power Consumption18W per meter (90W per 5m roll)
LED Type020 SMD Side Emitting RGB LED
LED Density60 LEDs per meter (300 LEDs per 5m roll)
Pixel Configuration60 pixels/m (1 LED = 1 pixel)
Control IC TypeWS2811 / SM16703P compatible protocol
Pixel Pitch16.66mm (center-to-center)
Gray Scale256 levels per color channel
Color Depth24-bit RGB (8-bit per channel, 16.7 million colors)
Dominant WavelengthsRed: 620-630nm, Green: 520-530nm, Blue: 465-475nm
PCB Width10mm (0.39in)
PCB Thickness2.0mm (IP20)
Roll Length16.4ft (5 meters)
Cut IntervalEvery single LED (16.66mm)
PCB ColorWhite Background or Black Background
Waterproof RatingIP20 Non-Waterproof, IP67 Silicone Tube (Adhesive Back), or IP67 (Brackets)
Pre-Wired Connectors3-Pin JST SM Male/Female + 2-wire Red/White power feed on both ends

Application Scenarios

Edge-Lit Acrylic & Signage Displays Mounted flat along the borders of transparent acrylic panels, the side emitting addressable LED strip directs illumination inward into the sheet edge. This delivers clear edge-lit effects and animated color chasing across custom laser-etched graphics without bulky top-firing fixtures.
Narrow Linear Wall Slots & Trimless Niches Architectural recesses and micro-recessed reveal grooves often lack clearance for upward or downward firing tape. Installing this side led strip on the rear base allows lateral light emitting diode lights to wash floor or ceiling edges with smooth dynamic gradients.
Curved Contour & Backlit Channel Lettering Because the flexible circuit board bends naturally along its flat axis while the light emitting diodes project outward from the side, sign fabricators can wrap tight interior radius turns in channel letters and light boxes without twisting or stressing solder joints.
Under-Cabinet & Floating Furniture Reveal Placing this 5v addressable LED strip along plinths, bed frames, or under-counter reveals allows horizontal throw over horizontal surfaces. The individually controllable pixels create reactive ambient moods, gentle night guidance, or music-synchronized entertainment backlighting.

How to Install & Use This LED Strip

  1. Inspect the LED strip on the spool and test full RGB functionality using a regulated DC5V power supply and digital pixel controller prior to installation.
  2. Determine required run dimensions and trim the LED strip only at designated copper cut pads located after each single diode (16.66mm spacing).
  3. If extending or re-soldering cut lengths, prepare copper pads and tin wires carefully to maintain correct signal direction (DIN to DOUT), or use solderless addressable LED connectors.
  4. Connect the 3-pin JST input connector to your digital SPI controller matching Ground (GND), 5V Data (DIN), and Positive (+5V).
  5. For runs longer than 1 meter under full-white illumination, inject DC5V power at both ends or at 1-meter intervals to prevent voltage drop and color shift.

⚠ Precautions

  • Operating voltage is strictly DC 5V; applying DC 12V or DC 24V will instantly destroy the digital ICs and LED chips.
  • Keep the auxiliary red (+5V) and white (GND) bare power injection wire leads separated during installation; touching leads while powered will cause a short circuit.
  • Under a single-ended power feed with zero voltage drop, the continuous stable run length is approximately 1 meter at full brightness. Connect supplemental power injection lines every 1 to 2 meters for longer continuous installations.
  • Always observe signal directionality indicated by arrows on the PCB; data flows strictly from DIN (Data In) to DOUT (Data Out).

What's in the Box

  • ✓1 x 5-meter (16.4ft) roll WS2811 DC5V 60LEDs/m side emitting addressable LED strip light
  • ✓Pre-soldered 3-pin JST SM connector with auxiliary 2-wire power feed on input and output ends

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: how do addressable led strips work

A:Addressable LED strips work via digital communication lines where a controller sends serialized data packets along the data track. Each IC latches its designated 24-bit color data (8 bits each for red, green, and blue) and passes the remaining signal along the line to the subsequent driver IC.

Q: how to program addressable led strip

A:To program custom lighting sequences, configure your development environment (such as Arduino IDE with FastLED or NeoPixel libraries) by defining the data pin, setting the LED type to WS2811, setting the color order to RGB, and defining the total pixel count.

Q: What is the maximum run length before voltage drop becomes visible?

A:Due to the 5V operating voltage and 18W/m power density, visible voltage drop will appear beyond approximately 1 meter when powered from one end at 100% white. To maintain uniform color across the entire 5-meter reel, inject DC5V power at both ends or through the pre-soldered power injection wires.

 

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