2024-06-19
APA102 chip introduction
APA102 chip introduction
APA102 built-in IC lamp bead product information:
- Name :APA102C
- Item number :APA102
- Color :RGB
APA102 built-in IC lamp bead product features:
APA102 is RGB three-color LED dimming control series IC, using the CM0s process, to provide RGB three-color LED output driver, with 256 gray level adjustment output and 32 brightness adjustment, APA102 adopts two-wire output mode, through the synchronous CLK signal, so that the output action of the serial chip synchronization.
APA102 built-in IC lamp bead product specifications:
| Product model |
color | lumen | Refresh rate | Input voltage | Power consumption | Viewing Angle | Weight (g) | Size (mm) Length * width * height |
Operating temperature (degrees Celsius) |
| SUPER LED | Full color 16777216 |
R 340-450mcd G 260-770mcd B 40-280mcd |
400 cycle | DC5V | 0.2W (MAX:1W) | level:160 | 0.1 | 5*5*1.4 | -20℃~50℃ |
APA102 built-in IC lamp bead product features:
- 1, CMS process, low voltage, low power consumption
- 2, dual-line synchronous control
- 3, can choose positive output or negative output
- 4, RGB three-color LED output, 8 Bit(256 level) color setting, 5 Bit(32 level) color setting, 5 Bit(32 level) brightness adjustment
- 5, built-in 20mA constant current output
- 6, with signal self-detection function
APA102 built-in IC lamp bead product size reference figure:

APA102 built-in IC light bead position description:
| NO. | PIN NAME | I/O | FUNCTION |
| 1 | VDD | P | Power supply positive terminal |
| 2 | VREG | O | 4.5V voltage stabilized output |
| 3 | CKO | O | Serial pulse signal output |
| 4 | SDO | O | Concatenated data output |
| 5 | VEN | I | Self-testing function selection |
| 6 | CSEL | I | Tandem pulse signal reverse selection |
| 7 | POLAR | I | Positive and negative output selection |
| 8 | OSCI | I | Oscillation input |
| 9 | SDI | I | Concatenate the data input terminal |
| 10 | CKI | I | Serial pulse signal input |
| 11 | PEXT | I | Constant current source regulator |
| 12 | VSS | P | Negative terminal |
| 13 | G | O | Green LED output |
| 14 | R | O | Red LED output |
| 15 | B | O | Blue LED output |
APA102 built-in IC light bead function block diagram:

APA102 built-in integrated electric street lamp bead main application areas:
- 1.LED full color light character string,LED full color module,LED soft and hard light strip,LED guardrail tube,LED appearance/scene lighting, etc
- 2.LED(LED) point light source, LED pixel screen, LED shaped screen, various electronic products, electrical equipment running lamp and so on
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We can provide you with complete design and manufacturing services to meet your specific needs and requirements.
We can provide you with complete design and manufacturing services to meet your specific needs and requirements.