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# WS2811 NeoPixel LED Driver Chip - 10 Pack

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/ws2811-neopixel-led-driver-chip-10-pack

## Pricing

- **Price:** $9.65
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-1378

## Description

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.

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