What does 5050 mean on LED?

Simply put, these LED chips are called SMD 5050 because the dimensions of the chips are 5.0mm x 5.0mm. They have 3 LED diodes in one housing (sometimes called tri-chips), and are a lot brighter than individual 3528 LED chips.

How many lumens is a 5050 SMD LED?

360 lumens
On SMD LED lights, lumens are simply calculated per chip. Larger 5050 SMD LED chips are rated at 15 lumens per chip. Our most common 5050 bulb uses 24 chips, so its calculated lumen output is 360 lumens (15 x 24 = 360 lumens).

Which is brighter LED 5050 or 3528?

5050 chips are typically 3 times as bright as 3528 chips. Because they’re brighter, strips with 5050 chips are typically used for what we call ‘task lighting’, and commonly used underneath kitchen cabinets where that light will help you see what you’re working on.

Which is better SMD or LED?

One of the biggest improvements is that SMD spotlights offer a higher lumen output for a lower energy consumption – making them more powerful and energy efficient than older LED lights. This is because they work on the principle that fewer and larger SMD LEDs produce a greater lumen output.

Is 5050 LED good?

The 5050 diodes are best suited for single color applications because of their intense brightness; if they were to use flashing colors, it would create eye issues for anyone staring at them. The 5050 LED uses about 60mA of power, has a surface area of 25mm squared, and a brightness of 22 lumens.

Which is brighter 5050 or 5630?

5630 SMDs have dimensions of 5.6mm x 3.0mm. A larger LED doesn’t always mean brighter – but in this case, the 5630 chip outputs far more light than the more common 5050 SMD. High-quality 5630 chips on 60 LED p/m tape can produce up to around 2700 lumens.

How bright is a 5050 SMD LED?

22 lumens
The 5050 LED uses about 60mA of power, has a surface area of 25mm squared, and a brightness of 22 lumens.

What does SMD stand for in LED lights?

surface mounted diode
SMD means surface mounted diode. This is a better technology than the first generation DIP LEDs. The SMD type LEDs are mounted on an aluminum substrate and enveloped in an epoxy resin.

What does SMD mean in LED?

When I buy LED should I buy based on watts or lumens?

However, in case of LED bulbs, wattage is no more a norm, as an LED bulb can produce more lumens using lesser watts depending on its type and design. This means that one must check for lumens per watt instead of just the wattage when buying LED bulbs.

What does SMD mean in LED lights?

What is the difference between 3528 and 5050 LED strip SMD?

Measuring 3.5mm x 2.8mm, the 3528 SMD is a smaller chip than the 5050 LED strip SMD. You will most often find 3528 chips on 12-volt LED strips, drawing 4.8 watts (also known as 4.8w p/m or 5w p/m LED tape) with 60 SMDs per metre.

What is the difference between 2835 and 5050 LED chips?

The 2835 SMD is a new choice on the LED market. Instyle LED have now tested 2835 chips fully, to confirm their reliability and efficiency. 2.8mm x 3.5mm in size, the 2835 chip is so far only available for white LEDs. In practice, you can view 2835 SMDs as a more efficient replacement for the 5050 – producing 20% more light but drawing less wattage.

What is a 5050 LED strip light used for?

These 60 SMD p/m 5050 LED strip lights are typically used for general lighting applications, such as corridor lighting, replacing fluorescent tube lighting, in homes, bars, restaurants, hotels and other locations. The 5050 SMD is actually a ‘tri’ chip, meaning it has three smaller chips in every SMD.

What does SMD mean on LED light strips?

That means this is an LED Chip (device) mounted directly to a light strip, without using wires. This surface mounting technology is indeed what makes LED Light Strips possible. The numbers after the SMD simply refer to the physical size of the LED Chip. Take SMD 3528 for example, they are 3.5mm wide and 2.8mm long.