ICND2110 Pixel Protocol
Manufacturer: Chipone TechnologyThe ICND2110 is a clocked (two-wire) RGB pixel driver with 16-bit per-channel greyscale and a 5 to 10V supply, built for smooth, camera-safe gradients.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Clock Type | Clocked |
| Color Resolution | 16 Bits |
| Physical Package | QFN20 |
| RGB | Yes |
| RGBW | No |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 5 - 10V |
| PWM Rate | 3840Hz |
| Suitable Camera | Up to 128fps |
| Redundant Data Line | No |
Strengths
- 16-bit per-channel greyscale (48-bit colour) delivers far finer gradient and low-end dimming resolution than 8-bit data-only chips, keeping fades smooth and reducing visible banding.
- The two-wire clocked interface separates data from an explicit clock line, giving strong timing tolerance that suits longer chains and higher data rates without relying on tight self-clocking windows.
- A 3840Hz PWM rate sits comfortably above the rated 128fps capture, a sensible margin that keeps the output flicker-free and camera-safe for broadcast and video work without chasing needlessly high refresh figures.
Limitations
- Being clocked, it needs a second clock conductor: that adds wiring and cost, introduces another point of failure, and a high-frequency clock line can radiate EMI in sensitive installations. The timing-tolerance benefit is genuine but comes at that cost, and the wider market is trending toward data-only single-wire chips to avoid both.
- No redundant/backup data line (per the spec), so a single upstream break drops the rest of the chain; plan injection points and spares accordingly. It is also RGB only, with no white channel, so it is not an RGBW option.
Overview
The ICND2110 is a clocked RGB LED pixel driver: it uses separate data and clock lines rather than a single self-clocking wire, which improves timing tolerance across longer runs. Each channel carries 16-bit greyscale for fine, banding-resistant fades, and the chip operates across a 5 to 10V supply range. Its 3840Hz PWM keeps output comfortably flicker-free for cameras rated up to 128fps. ENTTEC pixel controllers (OCTO 71521, PIXELATOR MINI/MK2 70067/70068, DIN PIXIE 73539, PLINK Injectors) drive a wide range of pixel protocols; contact ENTTEC about chips not listed. ENTTEC is not affiliated with Chipone Technology.
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