This pixel protocol was designed by Newstar LED in China, who use the 107 chip by Newstar. Very similar to the APA range, APA107 boasts everything APA102 brings, with 9Khz PWM rate and brighter LEDs. The control circuit and LEDs are integrated in a 5050 SMD package, which provides a small physical footprint for each pixel. the upgrade type named HD107S, produced by Hida, used Newstar's 107S IC.

PixLite Support

Are you looking for HD107S pixel drivers that work with Art-Net or sACN? All PixLite Mk1 and Mk2 products support HD107S as an available Pixel IC type, so get in touch with us to find out how the lighting specialists at Advatek can support you in your pixel lighting project.

Note: when you used APA107 LEDs, select 'APA102' as your Pixel IC Type. This is the equivalent protocol that will allow you to use APA107 pixels.

Technical Specifications

Clock Type	Clocked
Color Resolution	8 bits
Physical Package	SMD5050 with integrated LEDs
RGB	Yes
Output Pixel Voltage	5V
PWM Rate	9KHz
Suitable Camera	Up to 87fps, see Refresh Rate and PWM Rate
Redundant Data Line	No

Color Specifications

Color	Brightness	Wavelength
Red	400 – 700 mcd	620 – 630 nm
Green	1000 – 1500 mcd	515 – 530 nm
Blue	300 – 500 mcd	460 – 475 nm

APA107 Advantages

• Presence of a clock allows for faster refresh rates
• High PWM rate allows for filming these pixels with cameras up to 87fps

APA107 Disadvantages

• Only 8 bits of data for each color makes dimming curves less smooth
• Limited to 5V, causing short cable lengths
• No redundancy in data