This pixel protocol was designed by Newstar in China. This simple pixel protocol offers quality at an affordable price, which is why SK6812 is one of the most common protocols for pixel lighting displays. The control circuit and LEDs are integrated in a 5050 SMD package, which provides a small physical footprint for each pixel.
PixLite Support
Are you looking for SK6812 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk1 and Mk2 products support SK6812 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.
Technical Specifications
| Clock Type | Data-Only |
| Color Resolution | 8 bits |
| Physical Package | SMD5050 with integrated LEDs |
| RGB | Yes |
| RGBW | Yes |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5V |
| PWM Rate | 1200Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 40fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate |
| Data Transfer Rate | 800kbps |
| Redundant Data Line | No |
Color Specifications
| Color | Wavelength |
| Red | 620 – 630 nm |
| Green | 515 – 525 nm |
| Blue | 460 – 470 nm |
| White | 2700 – 7000 K |
SK6812 Advantages
- High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 40fps
- Option for white LED allows for higher brightness and more color mixing options
SK6812 Disadvantages
- Data-only restricts refresh rates to be limited by the speed of the protocol, which will generally be slow
- Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth
- Limited to 5V, causing short cable lengths
- No redundancy in data
