Is GS8526 a clocked or single-wire pixel protocol?

GS8526 is a single-wire, self-clocking protocol, with one data line and no separate clock.

Is GS8526 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 GS8526 support RGBW?

Yes, GS8526 supports RGBW (a dedicated white channel alongside red, green and blue).

Who makes the GS8526 pixel chip?

GS8526 is commonly attributed to Genesis-Systech. ENTTEC is not affiliated with Genesis-Systech.

GS8526 Pixel Protocol

Manufacturer: Genesis-Systech

The Genesis-Systech GS8526 is a DMX512 LED driver IC that decodes the standard DMX512 protocol to drive a 4-channel RGBW output with 16-bit grayscale at a 9.5kHz refresh rate.

Specifications

Specification	Detail
Clock Type	DMX512
Color Resolution	16 Bits
Physical Package	SOP16 / SSOP10
RGB	No
RGBW	Yes
Output Pixel Voltage	7 to 36V
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 for smooth, high-resolution dimming and color mixing
Native 4-channel RGBW output, adding a dedicated white channel alongside red, green and blue
Wide 7 to 36V working voltage range plus automatic address coding for simpler fixture setup

Limitations

The 9.5kHz refresh rate is sufficient for typical broadcast and cinema frame rates but is not an ultra-high-speed part; very demanding high-frame-rate camera work may still show limits
As a Genesis-Systech component there is little English-language datasheet presence, so timing and channel-mapping details may require the first-party Chinese documentation

Overview

The GS8526 is a DMX512 driver IC from Genesis-Systech (Shenzhen Junlue Technology). Rather than a single-wire self-clocked pixel protocol, it decodes the standard DMX512 differential bus directly and drives four output channels (RGBW) with 16-bit (65536-level) grayscale. It operates over a wide 7 to 36V supply range and refreshes at 9.5kHz, which places it comfortably within typical broadcast and cinema frame rates. The part is offered in SOP16 and SSOP10 packages and includes automatic address coding, letting fixtures self-assign their DMX addresses along the chain. Because it speaks DMX512, a GS8526-based fixture is driven by any standard DMX512 controller or interface. ENTTEC is not affiliated with Genesis-Systech.

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Compatible ENTTEC controllers

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DIN Ethergate Mk2SKU 71031

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