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# Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Cool White - 144 LED/m [~6000K - One Meter]

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-dotstar-led-strip-apa102-cool-white-144-led-m-6000k-one-meter

## Pricing

- **Price:** $146.23
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 4 units
- **SKU:** AF-2434

## Description

The Adafruit DotStar APA102 Cool White LED Strip (144 LED/m, ~6000K) uses the same integrated DotStar driver as the RGB strips but with dedicated cool white phosphor LEDs. The result is an incredibly bright, consistent white light — far superior to mixing RGB to approximate white. Controlled via a 2-wire SPI interface at up to 32 MHz, each LED features 24-bit PWM brightness control at 20 KHz for smooth, flicker-free dimming. No timing-critical code is required, making these strips compatible with any microcontroller or microprocessor. This is a full 1-metre length of the ultra-dense 144 LED/m strip on white flex PCB. Key Features Cool White ~6000K – Dedicated white phosphor LEDs for true, consistent white light SPI Interface – 2-wire (clock + data) protocol works with any processor speed 24-Bit Brightness Control – High-frequency 20 KHz PWM for smooth, flicker-free dimming Up to 32 MHz Data Rate – Hardware SPI supported but not required Ultra-Dense 144 LED/m – Seamless light output with no visible gaps Weatherproof Sheathing – Flexible PCB with protective coating Cuttable – Cut lines every 1 LED, solder to 0.1" copper pads 4-Pin JST SM Connectors – Included on each end Also Available DotStar Cool White 60 LED/m (~6000K) DotStar Cool White 30 LED/m (~6000K) DotStar Warm White 144 LED/m (~3000K) DotStar Warm White 60 LED/m (~3000K) DotStar Warm White 30 LED/m (~3000K) Ideal For Under-cabinet and task lighting Architectural and display illumination Photography and video lighting rigs Smart home lighting with programmable dimming Package Contents 1× DotStar Cool White LED strip – 144 LED/m, ~6000K, 1 metre, white flex PCB, with JST SM connectors Note: Sold as individual 1-metre strips. Ordering multiples will deliver separate 1-metre strips, not a continuous length. Warning: You must use a 5V DC power supply. Do not exceed 6V or you may permanently damage the entire strip.

**Product Type:** physical

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*Source: [Adafruit DotStar LED Strip - APA102 Cool White - 144 LED/m [~6000K - One Meter]](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/adafruit-dotstar-led-strip-apa102-cool-white-144-led-m-6000k-one-meter)*