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5V RGB LED strip for compact display assemblies

Compare VST's 5V addressable COB RGB models in 5mm and 10mm board widths. Check the protocol, section length and power feed against your enclosure or showcase before approving a sample.
  • Control method identified with the IC or protocol
  • Board width checked with lead clearance
  • Cut positions planned for each finished section

Product fit

Match the 5V supply and digital controls

The VST 5V RGB LED strip options on this page are digital COB models. They need a matching data protocol and controller. A 5V supply rating alone does not establish that an existing analog RGB controller will operate them.
C180RGBD1405 has a 5mm board; C180RGBD1410 has a 10mm board. Both use addressable RGB control, but their widths and cut intervals determine different installation lengths and connections. As a 5V RGB LED strip supplier, VST can review the IC and data direction with your controller requirement. Plan the feed for the section load and check the voltage at its far end on a sample. VST can also discuss fit, prepared connections and order identification for the circuit you approve.
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Name the control method

Specify the IC or controller protocol as well as the voltage. A 5V strip may use analog RGB or addressable digital control.

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Choose board width

Compare the 5mm and 10mm PCBs with your channel. Allow room for the leads and connection as well as the board.

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Check each section

The two models have different cutting intervals. Plan finished lengths and connection pads from the data for the SKU you will order.

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Plan power injection

Estimate current and voltage drop for the section and active scene. Verify the far end on a powered sample before deciding on additional feeds.

Addressable COB RGB strip on a reel displaying several colors

Working with VST

Compare the 5mm and 10mm models

VST is a 5V RGB LED strip supplier with two listed addressable COB models. Their specifications give you a starting point for checking space, cut length and the digital control arrangement.
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Narrow-board option

C180RGBD1405 has a listed 5mm board and 12.5mm cutting interval for equipment integration with limited mechanical space.

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Showcase option

C180RGBD1410 has a listed 10mm board and 11.1mm cutting interval for display applications. Check board clearance and the lead path in your channel.

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Data-path review

Review the IC and controller with VST, including data direction and connection access, before fitting the digital RGB strip into a larger assembly.

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Model-specific samples

Use a powered sample to test the sequence and voltage at the far end of the proposed section. A static reel image cannot establish that operating behavior.

Product definition

Specify the control architecture with the voltage

A 5V RGB LED strip takes a 5V supply and produces red, green and blue output. Specify how its color circuit is controlled as a separate requirement.
The two VST models on this page are 5V addressable COB RGB. They can run programmed effects when the IC and controller match. An analog RGB strip uses a different connection scheme, so check the architecture before substituting a reel. Board width, cut interval, lead exit and feed layout determine fit in a compact assembly. Low voltage can still involve substantial current. Calculate the section load from the model wattage and test the intended effect on a powered sample.

Product options

Two 5V addressable COB options

VST's 5V RGB LED strip factory has the two digital COB models below. Select a board width and cutting interval that fit the assembly, then check the IC and controller.

Configuration details

Check the section under its intended scene

The sample needs to fit the enclosure and run correctly from the first pixel to the last.

Data protocol identified

Match the IC protocol and signal direction to the controller, with the correct electrical supply for the strip.

Short cut intervals

Plan complete 12.5mm or 11.1mm sections from the specification of the model you choose.

Far-end effect check

Run the intended scene on the section and check whether the last pixels respond consistently.

Routed signal leads

Route power and data leads through connections that the enclosure allows you to assemble and reach for service.

Inside the construction

Parts that decide digital RGB fit

The COB surface determines the visible line. The board and lead set determine how the digital circuit fits and connects.

Light source

COB RGB surface

Both 5V models use a COB emitting surface, which can produce a continuous-looking color line. The cover and viewing distance still affect the finished appearance. VST is a 5V RGB LED strip OEM supplier that can discuss a sample for your display opening. Use it to judge the line in the actual host geometry before approving the optical arrangement for production.

Circuit board

Addressable PCB

The addressable PCB carries the digital circuitry and sets the board width and cut positions. VST lists 5mm and 10mm options. Measure clearance around the emitting face and terminal pads when comparing them with your enclosure. The narrower board helps only if its finished connection also fits, so include the lead bend and joint in the physical sample check.

Connection

Power and data leads

The lead set carries control data as well as the 5V supply. Show the exit, data direction and accessible connectors on the approved drawing. Test a short integrated section with the actual controller and prepared leads before closing the host enclosure. That check establishes the connection arrangement that later assemblies should follow, including how the signal enters the strip.

VST videos

VST overview and customer comments

Watch the range introduction and customer perspective alongside your review of the 5V model specification.

An introduction to VST LED strips

The strip video introduces VST's product range and supply context. Use the chosen 5V RGB LED strip datasheet and a powered sample for circuit details, dimensions and the information needed for technical approval.

A customer's experience with VST

Customer feedback provides another perspective on working with the VST team.

Application selection

Short 5V color installations

These 5V RGB LED strip models are intended for compact circuits. Check the available space, feed and data path in each host assembly.

Showcase shelf edges

A showcase shelf can use a short color accent while keeping merchandise visible. Check the profile and diffuser around the 10mm board, with a suitable 5V feed path. VST can discuss a powered sample in the display and establish where the lead should exit each prepared section before assembly.

Equipment enclosures

An equipment enclosure may provide only a narrow protected space for the strip. Check board width and data direction against the drawing, with access to the connections for service. VST can compare the 5mm model with the cavity and support a sample wiring check before the assembly method is fixed.

Point-of-sale panels

A point-of-sale panel can use programmed color along a short edge. Define the sequence and section length, with a protected cable route before sealing the graphic face. VST can discuss an addressable sample and the controller-interface identification needed to reproduce the configuration across a batch of display units.

Compact signage returns

A compact letter return needs room for the strip bend and digital connection. Check the smallest radius and cut interval, including controller access inside the sign. VST can review a prototype section and discuss prepared lengths after the physical sample shows that the strip and termination fit the letter.

Display-case trims

A display-case trim can hold a short color line behind a covered edge. Measure the channel and keep power and data leads clear of the case service area. VST can compare the 5mm and 10mm boards with that space and provide a sample for the intended viewing distance.

Start a specification discussion

Check the 5V circuit in your assembly

Send the available channel width and powered section length, with the controller or IC requirement and expected quantity. VST is a 5V RGB LED strip manufacturer that can compare its two addressable models with those details and discuss a sample.

Technical planning

Specification details for 5V RGB LED strip

Both listed VST 5V RGB models use addressable COB construction. Compare the dimensions below and use the individual model pages for the full specification.
Published model Electrical and mechanical values
C180RGBD1405 5V addressable COB RGB; 5mm PCB; 14W/m; 12.5mm cutting
C180RGBD1410 5V addressable COB RGB; 10mm PCB; 14W/m; 11.1mm cutting
Discuss prepared lengths and lead direction for the model you choose, together with protection and reel labels. Changing the IC, using analog control or redesigning the board requires separate engineering approval.
Production should follow the approved addressable circuit and leads. VST can discuss electrical and color-scene tests, aging and visual inspection against the accepted sample. Check the model and protocol identification so a similar-looking reel is not substituted.
Disconnect the 5V supply before cutting or soldering. Follow the model's cut marks, polarity and data direction. Mount the board without tight folds and protect the connection. Test the full effect and far-end voltage before closing the enclosure or diffuser.

Ordering and cooperation

Samples and terms for the 5V models

Identify the board width and controller requirement when requesting the order terms.
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VST supports sample evaluation. Specify the 5mm equipment model or 10mm display model and the controller used for the test. Agree any credit of sample charges against a later bulk order before the sample is supplied.
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LED strip orders generally start at about 500 meters. For a 5V addressable model, stock and prepared-lead requirements affect the actual minimum. Ask for the MOQ of the exact configuration in the quotation.
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Yes. VST supports private labels and custom packaging. Keep the model, 5V rating and addressable control type legible on the approved reel artwork and carton markings.
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A regular configuration typically needs 2 to 3 weeks of production. Allow about 3 to 4 weeks for light customization and 4 to 6 weeks for extensive changes. Materials, quantity and sample approval affect timing; delivery transit is additional.
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Samples can use PayPal, Western Union or bank transfer with full advance payment. Bulk orders generally use bank transfer with a 30% deposit and 70% before shipment. The quotation should record the terms you agree.
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Both 5V COB product pages list three years. LED strips generally have two- or three-year options, with five years limited to selected products. Confirm the SKU and order terms before stating coverage to your customer.

Product questions

5V RGB protocol, length and power questions

To specify a 5V RGB LED strip, check the controller protocol with the required cut length and feed layout. The two models differ mechanically, and the section should be tested under its intended animation before it is built into a finished assembly.

These models use addressable control and need a controller with the matching IC protocol and data direction. A 5V output alone does not establish compatibility with an analog RGB controller. Test the sample circuit before choosing hardware for the complete assembly.

Record the assembly details on the sample drawing.
Record Purpose
Model and finished length Identify the section
Permitted cut position Keep a complete circuit
Data-entry end Preserve signal direction
Lead exit and connector assignment Reproduce the connection
Keep the drawing with the controller reference and accepted sample so later sections can be checked against the same assembly.

Calculate current from the model load and the active scene, then include the loss in the feed cable. Check far-end voltage and color behavior on the actual section. The installation may need extra feeds; the 5V label alone does not establish a maximum run length.

Plan a complete cutting unit for the chosen model. If the finished assembly dimension falls between permitted positions, adjust the mounting layout or prepared-section length. Cutting between marks can interrupt the circuit or leave unusable pads. Record the agreed end position on the sample drawing.

Run the required animation with the actual controller and sample section. Check the first and last pixels and data direction, then evaluate the feed, heat and appearance behind the cover. This demonstrates the operating effect needed in the host product.
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