Is GS8524 a clocked or single-wire pixel protocol?

GS8524 is a single-wire, self-clocking protocol, with one data line and no separate clock.

Is GS8524 suitable for use on camera?

Rated camera suitability: Suitable for typical broadcast/cinema frame rates (at a 9.5kHz PWM rate). Confirm it is comfortably flicker-free at your target frame rate.

Does GS8524 support RGBW?

Yes, GS8524 supports RGBW (a dedicated white channel alongside red, green and blue).

Who makes the GS8524 pixel chip?

GS8524 is commonly attributed to Genesis-Systech. ENTTEC is not affiliated with Genesis-Systech.

GS8524 Pixel Protocol

Manufacturer: Genesis-Systech

The GS8524 is a Genesis-Systech DMX512 LED driver IC in an SSOP10 package that decodes a standard DMX512 signal to drive an RGBW (4-channel) pixel at 16-bit grayscale with a 9.5kHz refresh rate.

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Clock Type	DMX512
Color Resolution	16 Bits
Physical Package	SSOP10
RGB	No
RGBW	Yes
Output Pixel Voltage	7 to 30V
PWM Rate	9.5kHz
Suitable Camera	Suitable for typical broadcast/cinema frame rates
Redundant Data Line	No (DMX bus)

Strengths

16-bit (65536-level) grayscale per channel for smooth, high-resolution dimming
Native RGBW (4-channel) output, adding a dedicated white channel alongside red, green and blue
Wide 7 to 30V operating range plus automatic address coding for easier DMX line setup

Limitations

As a DMX512 driver IC it depends on a proper DMX512 control signal and addressing scheme, rather than a simple single-wire cascade
Documentation has limited English-language datasheet presence, so integration detail may require the first-party Chinese specification

Overview

The GS8524 is a DMX512 LED driver IC from Genesis-Systech (Shenzhen Junlue Technology). Rather than decoding a single-wire self-clocked pixel protocol, it receives a standard DMX512 control signal and drives four output channels (RGBW) with 16-bit (65536-level) grayscale per channel. It operates across a wide 7 to 30V supply range, comes in a compact SSOP10 package, and includes automatic address coding to simplify per-fixture addressing on a DMX line. Its 9.5kHz PWM refresh rate places it comfortably within the range suited to typical broadcast and cinema frame rates. Because it is a DMX512 decoder rather than a custom pixel chip, it is driven directly by any ENTTEC DMX512 source. ENTTEC is not affiliated with Genesis-Systech.

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Compatible ENTTEC controllers

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