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The WS2811 is the driver IC used in NeoPixel LED strips and pixels. In this SOIC-8 package, it lets you build your own addressable RGB LEDs by driving a single common-anode RGB LED or three individual single-colour LEDs. Each output provides ~18 mA constant current, ensuring consistent colour regardless of voltage variation — no current-limiting resistors required.

The chips are chainable by connecting the data output of one to the data input of the next, allowing long strings of individually addressable LEDs from a single data pin. The protocol supports both 400 kHz and 800 kHz data rates.

Key Features

  • WS2811 Driver IC – The same chip used in NeoPixel products
  • Constant Current Output – ~18 mA per channel, no resistors needed
  • Chainable – Connect data out to data in for long LED strings
  • Dual Speed – Supports 400 kHz and 800 kHz data rates
  • SOIC-8 Package – Compact surface-mount, relatively easy to hand solder
  • Common-Anode Only – NPN transistor outputs, not compatible with common-cathode LEDs

Specifications

  • Package – SOIC-8
  • Output Current – ~18 mA per channel (constant current)
  • Data Rates – 400 kHz / 800 kHz
  • Minimum Processor Speed – 4 MHz (at 400 kHz data rate)
  • Quantity – 10 per pack

Ideal For

  • Custom addressable LED projects
  • Building your own NeoPixel-compatible strips
  • LED art installations and wearables
  • Arduino and microcontroller lighting projects
Note: The WS2811 protocol requires precise timing and a real-time microcontroller (e.g. AVR, Arduino, ARM Cortex). It is not compatible with interpreted platforms or Linux-based single-board computers without dedicated hardware support.

The WS2811 NeoPixel LED Driver Chip - 10 Pack appears in the following collections:

SKU AF-1378