Single Signal LED Strips

When you need individual control over every single LED on a strip, the WS2812/WS2812B/WS2812C LED strip is the industry standard for a reason. Unlike other addressable LED strips like WS2811 that use an external driver IC to control groups of LEDs, the WS2812/WS2812B/WS2812C integrates the LED driver IC directly into the 5050/2020/1010/Cob LED package. WS2812B VS WS2811 Addressable LED Comparison And Commonality

It allows for simpler, often narrower PCB designs and means every single LED is its own pixel, all controlled by a single data wire. This is why WS2812 WS2812B WS2812C NeoPixels are the go-to programmable LEDs for everything from DIY projects with Arduino and Raspberry Pi to complex media facades.

The entire ecosystem runs on DC5V, which makes it accessible for hobbyists. SUPERLIGHTINGLED stocks WS2812B addressable LED strips in densities from a power-sipping 30 LEDs/m up to a super-bright 200 LEDs/m, as well as dotless COB versions and ultra-narrow strips down to 2.7mm wide. For most projects, the WS2812B offers the best balance of cost, performance, and massive community support. 

A Practical Guide To Addressable WS2812B LED Strip

As one of the most reliable and popular ICs in the pixel lighting world, the SK6812 has evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem catering to diverse project needs. At SuperLightingLED™, we offer an extensive range of SK6812 LED strip series, professionally categorized by application, color spectrum (RGB/RGBW/WWA/White), operating voltage (5V/12V/24V), and SMD size. Shop our globally-available, professional-grade SK6812 LED strips for unmatched color consistency and control.

Discover the Versatility of SK6812 Addressable LED Strips

Looking for the best SK6812 programmable LED strip for your next project? We’ve made it easy to find exactly what you need. As a leading provider of addressable lighting solutions, SuperLightingLED™ offers the most comprehensive SK6812 lineup on the market.

The WS2811 IC is an external chip that controls LEDs in small groups — typically 3 LEDs for a 12V strip and 6 LEDs for a 24V strip. This means you can't control every single LED individually, but you still get incredibly smooth color-chasing and animation effects. For most addressable lighting applications, this grouped control is visually seamless and a smart way to reduce cost and complexity on projects that don't require pixel-perfect mapping. Available in both WS2811 SMD, WS2811 COB types, and WS2811 Neons to provide the ultimate dynamic lighting solution for custom animation runs and flawless cove embedding.

Unlike its 5V sibling, the WS2812B LED strip, which requires frequent power injection to combat voltage drop, WS2811 LED lights are engineered for longer, more stable runs on DC12V or DC24V. This makes them the go-to choice for architectural accents, large-scale stage effects, and holiday displays where reliability over distance is critical. For a deeper technical dive, you can read our full WS2812B vs WS2811 comparison.

WS2811 RGB vs. RGBCCT vs. White

SUPERLIGHTINGLED WS2811 addressable LED strips aren’t limited to RGB dynamic programming; we also offer single-white-light versions equipped with the WS2811 chips and some SM16704 CCT dimmable versions with a similar protocol to meet the needs of eye-catching task lighting.

Unlike other IC designs that integrate control of all colors into a single chip, the SUPERLIGHTINGLED WS2811 RGBCCT actually contains two WS2811 chips per IC pixel section to control RGB and CCT lighting separately. Therefore, please verify compatibility when selecting a controller.

UCS1903 is an 8-pin external IC chip that is integrated into the LED strip circuit board to control and program RGB LEDs or white LEDs for colorful strip light effects via an external IC led controller. UCS1903 led strip is compatible with DC 5V, 12V, 24V inputs for RGBIC lighting. UCS2903 is in the same family as UCS1903, they are similar in LED function and performance; UCS2903 with 1.5KHz/s scanning frequency.

UCS1903 and WS2811 are all single-signal led data strips, but UCS1903 excels in signal transmission stability and anti-interference capability, is more stable than WS2811 and less prone to light jitter. For programmable led strip projects with delicate lighting color changes, recommend choosing UCS1903 instead of WS2811.

We offer many types of UCS1903 and UCS2903 RGBIC led strip lights. Compare to WS2812B, 12 volt and 24 volt driven UCS1903 RGBIC light strips are more suitable for commercial lighting projects. In addition, the durability and reliability of the UCS1903 LED makes it long lasting. Start choosing these durable and reliable products today.

UCS1903 Datasheet Download PDFUCS1903 datasheet349 KB 

UCS2903 Datasheet Download PDFUCS2903 Datasheet686 KB

UCS2904 (UCS2904B) is an intelligent control IC chip to drive 5050 4-in-1 RGBW LEDs, widely used in LED strip lights and LED modular lights. Compared with the same single-signal SK6812, TM1814 and TM1824 RGBWIC chips, the UCS2904 IC has a higher PWM frequency and refresh rate, and excels in color change response speed. UCS2904 RGBW LED strip's high performance color response and smooth transition of light effect make it especially suitable for scenes with high requirements for dynamic color changes, such as animated LED displays, high-end LED decorative lighting, LED stage lighting control systems and so on. In addition, UCS2904 supports 12V and 24V inputs, which is very friendly for dream color lighting applications over 5 meters (16.4 feet). UCS2904 LED strips are universally compatible with most addressable RGBW controllers and platforms like WLED, Arduino, FastLED, etc., providing broad system compatibility for your LED project.

High density is the hallmark of our WS2814 LED strip, with up to 144 5050 SMD LEDs per meter, it's ideal for addressable lighting projects that require high luminous uniformity. Its 10mm, 12mm, 16mm PCB widths are also easy to use with neon tubes and aluminum profiles to achieve effects without visible light spots outside and inside.

WS2814 drives RGBW LED lights. The WS2814F COB addressable RGBW version that we introduced in 2023 has still been very popular with our customers, compared to the 144/m SMD version, it spreads the light more evenly and widely by the white silicone layer. Choose the right WS2814 light strip for your needs.

Our WS2814 LED product lineup includes:

• Dual Signal SOP12 WS2814 PDFWS2814 RGBW Datasheet338 KB: With redundant data for applications requiring longer transmission distances and higher signal stability. 

• Single Signal SOP8 WS2814A PDFWS2814A Datasheet663 KB and Single Signal SOT23-8 WS2814F: Suitable for applications with simplified wiring requirements and a concise and efficient signal transmission method.

TM1814 is a rgbw led ic that supports external SPI signal control and internal pattern display. When the external signal is lost, the TM1814 RGBW ic led strip can still continue to work according to the preset internal control program, maintaining the continuity of the light and avoiding sudden visual changes due to the interruption of the signal. With 800KHz data rate and 1000Hz PWM frequency. 

Compared to WS2812, WS2811 RGB ICs, the TM1814's RGBWIC architecture has an additional white light channel, which can provide white light with multiple color temperatures of 3000K, 4000K, and 6000K to achieve richer color combinations and meet users' lighting needs for dynamic color effects.

TM18XX Series LED Strip Lights

TM1824 and TM1834/FW1834 RGBW driver IC chips are similar to SK6812, widely compatible with RGBW SPI controllers in the market, and their 84/96/100 high-density LED driving capability can bring brighter lights for decorative and landscape lighting. In terms of compatibility, TM1814 has more stringent controller requirements than them. Currently, TM1814 only supports models like X7, LC2000B-TY01, WT-SPI, SC, SC-L, etc. (PDFTM1814 RGBW Datasheet Download600 KB)

Unlike the individually programmable SK6812, the TM1814 TM1824 TM1834/FW1834 are external ICs, with 3 or 6 LEDs as a control unit, and are compatible with 12 volts and 24 volts operating voltage, which is more advantageous in long distance applications.

The TM1812 is an earlier-generation digital SPI chip solution that is now primarily used to maintain or replace legacy dynamic lighting systems in commercial buildings. These 12V addressable RGB light strips, which use a single data signal, are fully protocol-compatible with your existing TM1812 controllers and decoders, eliminating the need for costly system-wide overhauls. They are available in standard 300-LED versions, as well as ultra-bright dual-row 600-LED and triple-row 720-LED versions to meet both indoor and outdoor brightness requirements.

If you are starting a new project, the TM1812 RGB can be replaced with single-wire WS2811 RGB or UCS1903 RGB strips, or with dual-signal TM1914 or TM1934 strips.