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.
Compatible ENTTEC controllers
Mapping an installation? ELM, ENTTEC's free LED pixel mapping software, drives the controllers above over Art-Net and sACN, from a single fixture to building-scale maps.
ENTTEC has been engineering lighting control in Australia since 1999, and shipping LED pixel controllers since the original Pixelator in 2014.