HD107S Pixel LEDs Protocol Overview

Pixel Protocol Overview: HD107S

HD107S is very similar to the APA range and boasts everything APA102 brings, with a higher PWM rate and brighter LEDs. The control circuit and LEDs are integrated in a 5050 SMD package, which provides a small physical footprint for each pixel.

PixLite Support

Are you looking for HD107S pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk1, Mk2, and Mk3 products support HD107S as an available Pixel IC type, so get in touch with us to find out how the lighting specialists at Advatek can support you in your pixel lighting project.

Note: When configuring your PixLite device, select ‘APA102’ as your Pixel Type. This is the equivalent protocol that will allow you to use HD107S pixels.

Technical Specifications

Clock TypeClocked
Color Resolution8 bits
Physical PackageSMD5050 with integrated LEDs
RGBYes
Output Pixel Voltage5V
PWM Rate2600Hz
Suitable CameraUp to 87fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate
Redundant Data LineNo

Color Specifications

ColorBrightnessWavelength
Red400 – 700 mcd620 – 630 nm
Green1000 – 1500 mcd515 – 530 nm
Blue300 – 500 mcd460 – 475 nm

HD107S Advantages

  • Presence of a clock allows for faster refresh rates
  • High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 87fps

HD107S Disadvantages

  • Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth
  • Limited to 5V, causing short cable lengths
  • No redundancy in data

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