The Waterproof 12V Blue SMD 5050 Flexible LED Strip (300 LEDs / 5 Meters) is a high-brightness, heavy-duty linear lighting solution engineered for indoor and outdoor accent illumination. Populated with 300 high-output SMD 5050 LEDs (60 LEDs per meter) on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), it delivers intense, uniform monochromatic royal blue illumination. Sealed with a clear silicone gel coating conforming to an IP65 waterproof rating, the strip is fully protected against moisture, water splashes, humidity, and dust ingress. Operating on a safe, regulated 12V DC power supply, it features standard cut points every 3 LEDs (5 cm) and a pre-applied self-adhesive backing tape, making it ideal for architectural coves, commercial signage, automotive/marine accents, aquariums, gaming setups, and DIY robotics lighting projects.

Specifications

• Product Type: Flexible Waterproof Single-Color LED Strip Light
• LED Package Type: SMD 5050 PLCC-6 Tri-Core High-Brightness LEDs
• Emitted Light Color: Monochromatic Blue (Royal / Cobalt Blue)
• Dominant Wavelength (λ_D): Approx. 460 nm to 470 nm
• Total Strip Length: 5 Meters (16.4 Feet) Reel
• LED Density: 60 LEDs per Meter (Total 300 LEDs per 5M Roll)
• Operating Voltage: 12V DC Regulated
• Power Consumption: Approx. 14.4 W per Meter (Total ~72 W for full 5M roll)
• Current Consumption: Approx. 1.2 A per Meter (Total ~6.0 A at 12V DC for full 5M roll)
• Waterproof Protection Rating: IP65 (Silicone Gel / Epoxy Top Coating - Dustproof and Splash/Water Resistant)
• Beam Angle: 120° Wide Viewing Angle
• PCB Substrate: Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB - White Substrate)
• PCB Width: 10 mm (Standard 5050 strip width)
• Cuttable Increment: Every 3 LEDs / Approx. 50 mm (5 cm) along designated copper scissor cut lines
• Mounting / Adhesive: Pre-applied high-tack double-sided adhesive backing tape
• Termination / Wiring: Pre-soldered 2-pin DC power leads (Red: +12V, Black: Ground/GND)
• Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +50°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C
• Estimated Lifespan: > 50,000 Operating Hours

Features

• High-Output SMD 5050 Emitters: Large 5.0mm × 5.0mm tri-core LED packages deliver superior lumen output, rich blue color depth, and wide dispersion compared to standard 3528 or 2835 chips.
• IP65 Waterproof Silicone Protection: Flexible clear resin layer shields delicate surface-mount LEDs and SMD ballast resistors from condensation, water splashes, rain, and airborne dust.
• Modular Cutting & Extension: Easily cut to required lengths along marked copper solder pads (every 3 LEDs / 5cm) and rejoined via direct soldering or standard 10mm 2-pin snap connectors.
• Full PWM Dimming Support: Fully dimmable and controllable via 12V DC inline PWM dimmers, RF controllers, or microcontroller-driven MOSFET stages (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi).
• Simple Peel-and-Stick Mounting: Strong adhesive backing sticks securely to clean metal, acrylic, glass, wood, or ceramic surfaces; fits standard 10mm/12mm aluminum channel diffusers.

Common Applications

• Architectural & Interior Decor: False ceiling tray coves, under-cabinet illumination, bar counter accents, gaming room backlighting, and home theaters.
• Commercial Signage & Displays: Channel letters, neon-style advertising borders, retail display cases, and exhibition booth highlights.
• Automotive & Marine Customization: 12V car interior ambient footwell lighting, trunk/cargo lighting, off-road rig accents, and marine cabin/deck illumination.
• Aquarium & Terrarium Lighting: Actininc / moonlight simulation lighting for freshwater and saltwater marine setups.
• Robotics & Maker Prototyping: High-visibility perimeter lighting, status indicators, and underglow for mobile robots and autonomous rovers.

Usage Tips

• Power Supply Sizing (Critical): A full 5-meter continuous reel draws up to **6.0A at 12V DC (~72W)**. Always use a regulated 12V DC switching power supply rated for at least **12V 8A to 10A (100W+)** to ensure the power supply runs cool and reliably.
• Dual-End Power Injection: Powering a full 5-meter run from only one end can cause a noticeable voltage drop and dimming toward the far end. To ensure uniform brightness across the entire strip, **inject 12V DC power at both ends**.
• Waterproof Resealing: Cut strictly along the printed scissor lines between copper pads. When installing cut segments outdoors or in humid areas, seal the exposed cut ends with neutral-cure silicone adhesive and clear heat-shrink tubing to preserve the IP65 barrier.
• Thermal Management: Mount the strip onto an aluminum channel or metallic surface to serve as a heat sink, dissipating heat and preserving LED brightness over extended operation.
• Microcontroller Interfacing: To switch or dim the 12V strip using 3.3V/5V logic (Arduino, ESP32, STM32), use a logic-level N-channel power MOSFET (such as the **IRLZ44N**) on the low side (GND line) with a 100Ω gate resistor and a 10kΩ gate-to-source pull-down resistor.