Single Color LED Strip Lights

COB refers to chip on board technology, which means the c o b LED chips are mounted directly on the FPCB. Chip on board led strip can strengthen heat dissipation and improve LED glare effect. So the COB led strip has the characteristics of high density and soft uniform light. A COB LED strip light for bedroom is a good lighting solution to add bright or colorful atmosphere. 

COB LED light strip can be made into any color (2700K warm white, 3000K soft white, 4000K natural white, 6000K daylight, red, green, blue, yellow, purple, pink, CCT adjustable color temperature, color changing RGB, RGBW, RGBCCT, and dream color addressable RGB).

COB LED Strips vs. SMD LED Strips

1) 180 degree large luminous angle. 2) More flexible, bend at will (can be twisted and wound). 3) High CRI up to 95+. 4) Good thermal management. 5) Spotless/dotless/constinuous/linear light effect, even light. 6) High luminous efficiency. 7) High density up to 840LEDs/m. 8) Lower power. 9) Longer lifespan. 

What is COB led strip lights?

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Why choose DC5V led strip light?

DC5V series LED strip for low input voltage, single LED can be cut, can be customized by cutting any length of the light strip to meet the needs of customization; using high quality PCB and SMD LED, energy saving and environmental protection, no radiation, no flicker, harmless to human body; in color temperature (single color, UV, CCT, RGB, RGBCCT) and waterproof level with a variety of optional; with a USB interface, can be directly applied to computers, desktops, laptops, tablets, car cigarette lighters, etc.; Plug and play, outdoor camping, quick lighting through portable chargers. Meanwhile, we provide 2835/5050/COB SMD LED chips with strip width up to 6mm/0.24in RGB and strip density up to 320Chips/m to meet any needs of complex outdoor environment. 

How to power these 5 volt led strips with USB?

USB LED strip lights are usually low-power strips that require a voltage of 5V to match the standard USB voltage. A 5-meter roll of low voltage 5V LED strip comes with bare wires on both ends, and you can use these two accessories: DC Connector and USB To DC Cable, to help your strip plug into TV, computer, power bank, or USB wall charger with USB interface. For higher power strip lighting decoration, it is recommended to use 5V power adapter or Meanwell power supply.

Our infrared (IR) and near-infrared (NIR) light led strips are available in 660nm, 730nm, 810nm, 850nm, and 940nm wavelengths. These wavelengths are often used in light therapy (photobiomodulation therapy), plant growth, and night vision systems for security cameras.

What is the difference between red and infrared led strips?

660nm deep red is visible red light (620nm to 700nm). This red light therapy acts on the skin surface (penetrating your body to a depth of about 8 to 10 mm) to stimulate cell regeneration (collagen) and can treat skin conditions such as acne, wrinkles, and age spots, and heal wounds.

Near infrared light emits longer wavelengths (700nm to 1400nm) than red light, which allows 730nm, 810nm, 850nm, and 940nm to penetrate deeper into our body to help detoxify, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain.

Moreover, the light of 810nm LED strip, 850nm LED strip, and 940nm LED strip is invisible to the human eye, so this IR LED strip type is usually used for lighting that needs to be unnoticed. 

In agriculture, 660nm red light led strip and 730nm far-red led strip are used in plant growth lighting systems to promote plant photosynthesis.

What is UV light? What is a black light LED strip?

Ultraviolet light (UV light) is an invisible light, also known as UV black light, which has a wavelength from 100nm to 400nm, divided into three common ultraviolet lights, UV A light (315nm-400nm), UV B light (280nm-315nm), and UV C light (100nm-280nm), application fields include industry, biotechnology, medical like money detection, air purification, UV mosquito control, UV curing, whitening and sterilization, etc.

The led UV lightstrip emits 395-405nm UV wavelength on the basis of LED chips, belongs to UV A light, with flexible PCB board and 3M adhesive backing, DC5-24V low voltage input. The length of the UV led strip can be cut according to your project. UV LED blacklight strips with LED dimmer can achieve 0-100% dimming, suitable for black art light, black Christmas lights, black light clothing, black light parties, black light painting, black light human body art, etc. 

We offer UV LED light strips, individual blacklight LEDs, LED downlights, LED track lights, and LED bulbs in different SMD LEDs, LED densities, power, and waterproof ratings for you to choose from, suitable for various black lighting.

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What is the thinnest width of a LED light strip?

Ultra narrow LED strip is a collection of LED strips with width of 6mm and below, DC5/12/24V low voltage input, safe and stable high efficiency, using high luminous efficiency SMD LED and sturdy 3M backing, a variety of light colors can be selected to ensure a high degree of color consistency of the thin LED strip; 90CRI, no UV radiation, highly restore the true original appearance of the static background; mostly use COB, SMD 2110, SMD 2116, SMD 3014 and SMD2835 small epistar LED chips, and single LED high brightness SMD5730 LED chips, the narrowest and smallest width can achieve 3mm/0.12in, LED density up to 480 chips/m, so that these small led strip lights adapt to any complex environment without having to worry about losing lumen output or vivid color quality; while providing different waterproof level, thest thin led light strips work with LED controller, can achieve 0-100% dimmable.

What you need to know about mini led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

Side Emitting LED Strip is an edge lighting product where the LED light-emitting surface is located on the side of the strip and the light is parallel to the PCB board. Side Light LED Strips provide illumination along the edge without causing glare or shadows. It is used for a variety of applications requiring directional illumination, such as shelf lighting, display lighting, cabinet lighting, signage and lettering, architectural lighting, and automotive accent lighting.

There are two types of Side Lit LED Strips, SMD and COB. The biggest difference between them is the presence or absence of hot spots.

LED chip type of the side lighted strip you can choose: SMD020, SMD335, SMD3014, SMD4020, COB

Colors of side view led light strips: single color, CCT tunable color, RGB, RGBW, Addressable RGB (RGBIC), DMX RGB

What is CCT or tunable white led strip?

CCT means correlated color temperature. It's used to describe the color of white led strip lights. CCT led strip lights are also called tunable white led strip and dimmable led strip lights. 

LED light strips with CCT color temperature allow you to adjust the white color from 2700K (warm white/soft white) to 6500K (daylight/pure white/bright white). Versatile and multi-purpose. In other words, you can have the warm white light, the natural white light, and bright light at the same time to suit your lighting needs. 

Whether to create mood lighting, accent lighting, task lighting, or commercial lighting, an adjustable color temperature led strip is always a good idea. 

There are two arrangement ways of the CCT LED light-emitting diodes: 

● 2in1 LED: two color temperatures are in one diode. 

● Individual arrangement LED: each color temperature is a single diode. High density and high brightness. Pure white+warm white, pure white+natural white, natural white+warm white, warm white+natural white+pure white optional. 

How to Connect Dual White CCT LED Strip?

S-type Cobra LED Strip Lights come with a unique zig-zag/herringbone pattern that gives unparalleled flexibility in the installation of your lighting application. Conventionally designed flexible LED light strips have a relatively large bend radius and cannot make sharp turns at corners. While the S-type LED strip allows bending and curving in multiple directions.

Being able to create unique and complex shapes is the main advantage of S-shaped LED strips. You can use them to accentuate spaces or objects with curves or unusual shapes.

Typically, zig zag LED strip is used to illuminate or backlight objects with intricate structures such as architectural features, geometric features, sculptures, signage, letters, logos, and abstract figures.

As a type of flexible LED strip light, zig-zag strips can be easily installed along irregular surfaces, with double-sided adhesive tape on the backing, ideal for DIY lighting. A wide range of LED colors and color temperatures are available.

What is the smallest LED chip?

The size of 2110 LED chip is 2.1*1.0mm, which is the smallest LED Chip existing in the market; it only supports DC24V low voltage input, stable and efficient, and can last for a long time; the color rendering index is up to 95 and the LED strip can emit a variety of high quality white, the color has a high degree of consistency, the object color is more vivid and has a more sensual visual experience; Minimum design can achieve ultra-narrow width 3.3mm/0.13in, ultra-high density 700LEDs/m, no light spot linear lighting, no graininess, perfect for LED aluminum channel to work together; high brightness, high lumens, the lumens of the strip and the number of LEDs are highly correlated, the maximum lumens can achieve 534lm/feet, LED strip coordinates with LED controller to achieve 0- 100% dimming, ideal for bright and dynamic lighting applications. The slimmer LEDs and denser arrangement allows for a more even distribution of light and a more natural emitting of the surroundings, we offer LED strips in custom lengths, high quality white light, and waterproof ratings to choose from, they are more suitable for outdoor lighting, indoor task lighting, bedroom accent lighting and personal mood lighting.

Welcome to learn more about LED strips in our blog.

Why choose SMD2216 LED Strip Lights?

As one of high density led strip lights, 2216 led strip is available with 120~624pcs light-emitting diodes in one meter with 3mm~15mm FPCB width. 

SMD 2216 LED means surface mounted device 22*16mm size light emitting diode. It emits white color with 3000K/4000K/6000K color temperature. Here to know the white light color difference. 

DC12V/24V low voltage input, 2216 white led strip lights are versatile for your home lighting and commercial lighting. Waterproof rating optional. 

What you need to know about led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

What is 3014 LED strip light?

3014 LED strip with high quality LEDs, color rendering index of 95, installed by isometric intelligent control of electrical technology, LEDs are evenly arranged on the PCB to ensure stable current output, more harmonious luminous color, and high color consistency; special heat dissipation technology (low Rth), with good thermal conductivity, improving the sustainable time of the LED strip; waterproof strip using PU rubber surface material, improve the flexibility of the strip, to ensure the transparency of the strip up to 90%; the narrowest can achieve 3mm/0.12in, the maximum LED density can achieve a single row of 240LEDs/m, double row of 480LEDs/m, dense LED arrangement, with LED aluminum channel to achieve perfect no light spot; LED strip with LED controller to achieve the perfect dimming effect, suitable for display lighting, work lighting, retail lighting, mood lighting, etc.

What is the difference between SMD2110, SMD2216 and SMD3014?

1. Single LED size: 2110SMD is 2.1*1.0mm; 2216SMD is 2.2*1.6mm; 3014SMD is 3.0*1.4mm.

2. LED strip minimum width: SMD2110 LED strip minimum width is 3.3mm/0.13in, but 2216SMD LED strip and 3014SMD LED strip is 3mm/0.12in. 

3. LED strip maximum LED density: 2110 LED strip maximum density is 700LEDs/m, 2216SMD LED strip is 300LEDs/m; 3014SMD double row LED strip is 480LEDs/m, single row LED strip is 240LEDs/m.

4. Single LED lumens: In the same LED density, single LED lumens: SMD3014>SMD2216>SMD2110LED. The more the LED density, the more LED lumens.

5. Input Voltage: 3014 LED support DC12/24V input voltage; but 2110 and 2213 LED strip only support DC24V.

What is the difference between SMD2835 LED and SMD3528 LED?

We should firstly understand what is SMD, SMD means "Surface Mount Diode", by soldering the LED chips on the PCB, the LEDs are evenly arranged to form a complete strip light.

The size of SMD2835 LED is 2.8*3.5mm, which shows the rectangle of light in the center; the size of SMD3528 LED is 3.5*2.8mm, which shows a round light-emitting center. Although roughly the same size in appearance, 2835 SMD LED as an upgraded version of 3528 LED has a larger light-emitting surface area and better heat sink, its light output is 2 to 3 times that of 3528 chip, so 2835 LED strip can work longer than 3528 LED strip;

2835 LED strip lighting is brighter than 3528 LED, the 2835 LEDs offer standard and high density of up to 390 lm/ft in a single row and the brightest LED strip option on the market with up to 1300 lm/ft in three and four rows; the 2835s are widely used and can be used for indoor and outdoor DIY lighting, as well as auxiliary lighting in dim environments, holiday decorative lighting and architectural lighting.

Although 2835 LED has many advantages, but 3528 LED as the earliest LED chip, the market share is higher, with good cost performance. If you are looking for more high efficient and brighter products, 2835 LED is more suitable for your needs, if you want to get lower cost LED strip (Between 2835 LED and 3528 LED), SMD3528 is more suitable. Both of them support DC12/24V low voltage input, with CRI95+, and can be customized with color, length and waterproof level.

What you need to know about led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

Which is better between 3528 and 5050 LED strip light?

First, let's discover the difference by the size of the LED chips; they both emit light in a circle, but the shape of the individual LEDs is different, with the 3528SMD measuring 3.5*2.8mm and the 5050SMD measuring 5.0*5.0mm. Second, let's compare by lumens and power; 3528SMD 0.08watt, 7-9lm/LED, 5050SMD 0.24watt, 20-22lm/LED. 9lm/LED, 5050SMD 0.24watt, 20-22lm/LED. By shape and lumens we can tell that SMD5050 is bigger in size and brighter, but as the earliest developed LED chip, 3528 LED has been active in the market for more than 10 years and has a higher market share, so it is also more cost effective. On the one hand, because of its smaller power consumption and size, more LEDs can be displayed on a PCB of the same width, which is the reason why this classification shows a variety of multi-row LED strip models. On the other hand, because 3528 emits a smaller and more uniform area, consumes less power and operates at a lower temperature, and has an amazing color rendering index of 98.5, it is used by more high-end place designers in the single color field, which is not comparable to 5050 and other LEDs. Finally, If you need a single color, more reasonable price, higher lifespan and super high color rendering index LED strip lighting, 3528LED strip will be your best choice.

What you need to know about led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

5050 led strip means the light sources are 50*50mm size surface-mounted device light-emitting diodes, which are fixed on a slim FPCB. It has a large luminous surface area (round light emitting square lamp beads). 

5050 led chip can be made into single color, RGB color, RGBW color, RGBCCT color, and UV light color. Often used as indoor/outdoor accent lighting and decorative lighting. DC5V/12/24V low voltage input, high light efficient and stable performance. 

5050 vs 3528/2835

The light output of 5050 SMD LED is 3 times that of 3528/2835 SMD LED, it makes 5050 led strip lights are suitable for airport and, warehouses, factories and other bright lighting. 

What you need to know about led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

Are 5630 LEDs brighter than 5050?

The size of 5630 LED is 5.6*3.0mm, and the size of 5050 LED is 5.0*5.0mm. The size of 5050 LED is larger than that of 5630 LED, but larger size does not always mean brighter. The light of 5630 LED the output is much more than the light output of the 5050 LED, the 5050 LED with 60 LEDs per meter can produce 1000 lumens (single LED is 60 mA @ 2.8-3.4 V); while the 5630 LED can produce 1300lumens (single LED is 70mA @ 2.8-3.4 V), which means that single 5630 LED have more brightness than single 5050 LED, and they are all 95 CRI, suitable for staircase lighting and building lighting. However, the heat output of 5630 LED is also higher than that of 5050 LED. Therefore, using 5630 LED strips can be used with LED aluminium profiles or LED neon tubes to ensure the strips' sustainable time and service life.

What you need to know about led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

What is the brightest LED Strip Light?

5730 LED has a larger luminous area than 5630LED, so the lighting brightness of 5730 LED is slightly higher than 5630 LED, and the light brightness of both is higher than 5050 LED(the biggest luminous area), so the brightest single LED in the market is 5730 LED; high power, high brightness, low attenuation, the size of single LED is 5.7*3.0mm, the output lumen is 24-26LM; DC12/24V high efficiency and environmental protection, harmless to human body, super bright but low temperature operation, completely smooth and uniform light propagation, solving the problem of uneven luminosity; 90 high CRI, can produce ideal luminous color, keep good color consistency, suitable for indoor and outdoor ambient lighting and architectural lighting, LED strip length and waterproof level can be customized. We provide 5mm/0.20in ultra-narrow and CCT (dual color temperture) 5730 LED strip light, unique design structure to meet the reverie of ultra-narrow and high brightness, dual color temperature, but 5730 LED generates high heat, it is recommended to use LED aluminum channel to extend the sustainable time and service life of LED strip light.

What you need to know about led strip installation:

How to cut led strip lights?

How to connect two light strips together?

How to connect single color led strip lights?

What are single color high voltage LED strip lights?

A light strip that presents one color (3000K warm white, 4000K natural white, 6000K daylight, red, green, blue, yellow) and is powered directly by AC 110V/120V/220V/240V (alternating current) is called a single color high-voltage led strip light. 

Compared to low-voltage led strip lights, the absence of transformers and super long operating distance (100m/328ft max running distance of a single AC strip) are the highlighted features of high-voltage led strip lights. 

LED diodes and circuit board are wrapped in a transparent PVC or silicon layer, and the IP rating can reach IP67 and above, so AC led strip lights are mostly used for outdoor decorative lighting in buildings, parks, bridges, etc. 

Add a dimmer to adjust brightness by a wireless handheld remote or knob dimmer switch. The high voltage single color LED strips are easily fixed with mounting clips for permanent installation.

Note: High voltage is dangerous, make sure the polarity is aligned correctly when connecting 110V led strip lights or 220V led strip lights.