SMD LED - RGB WS2812B (Cut Tape)

The WS2812 (often referred to as a "NeoPixel") has become the standard for addressable LED projects and development board indicator lights. While it may look like a common 5050-sized (5mm x 5mm) SMD LED it's far more advanced. Housed inside the tiny package is an integrated control circuit making every single LED individually addressable.This is the WS2812B variant the popular 4-pin version (Vcc GND Data In Data Out) that improved upon the older 6-pin models simplifying PCB layout and hand-soldering.16.8 Million Colors One Data PinThe magic of the WS2812B is its one-wire serial control. The integrated chip allows you to set the brightness for each of the red green and blue channels to one of 256 different levels (8-bit color depth). This results in 16 777 216 (256³) possible color combinations for each LED allowing you to create stunning dynamic and complex lighting effects—from brilliant white to black (off) and every shade in between.For Prototyping and Small BatchesThis product is designed for those who require the power and flexibility of the WS2812B but don't need a full reel of 1 000 LEDs. This is the perfect most economical solution for:Prototyping a new designSmall custom PCB runsRepairing an existing LED stripClassroom projects or workshopsThese are shipped in cut-tape format making it easy to buy the exact quantity you need for your specific project whether it's one or one hundred.