SMD LED - RGB WS2812B (Cut Tape)

Product Overview

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 Pin

The 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 Batches

This 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 design
• Small, custom PCB runs
• Repairing an existing LED strip
• Classroom projects or workshops

These 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.