This pixel protocol was designed by OPSCO in China. This simple pixel protocol offers quality at an affordable price, which is why SK6822 is one of the most common protocols for pixel lighting displays. It offers all the same features as its RGBW version-SK6818, but is dedicated to RGB and also offers a backup data line for redundancy in case of a chip failure. The control circuit and LEDs are integrated in a 5050 SMD package, which provides a small physical footprint for each pixel. and it is similar to WS2813.
PixLite Support
Are you looking for SK6822 pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk2 products support SK6822 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 | See SK6818 |
| 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 | Yes |
Color Specifications
| Color | Wavelength |
| Red | 620 – 630 nm |
| Green | 515 – 525 nm |
| Blue | 460 – 470 nm |
SK6822 Advantages
- High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 40fps
- Redundant data line reduces chance of entire strip failure
SK6822 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
