The Waterproof 12V Green SMD 5050 Flexible LED Strip (300 LEDs / 5 Meters) is a high-intensity, energy-efficient linear lighting solution engineered for indoor and outdoor accent illumination. Built with 300 high-output SMD 5050 LEDs (60 LEDs per meter) on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), it produces vivid, uniform monochromatic emerald green illumination. Coated with a protective clear silicone gel layer conforming to an IP65 waterproof rating, the strip is fully shielded against moisture, water splashes, humidity, and airborne dust ingress. Operating on a safe 12V DC power supply, it features pre-marked cut points every 3 LEDs (5 cm) and a pre-applied self-adhesive backing tape, making it ideal for landscape lighting, architectural coves, automotive accents, bar/restaurant decor, signage, and custom DIY electronics 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 Green (Emerald Green)
• Dominant Wavelength (λ_D): Approx. 515 nm to 525 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-Lumen SMD 5050 Emitters: Houses large 5.0mm × 5.0mm tri-core LED packages that produce significantly higher brightness and deep color saturation compared to smaller 3528/2835 chips.
• IP65 Waterproof Silicone Protection: Clear, flexible silicone coating protects delicate surface-mount LEDs and ballast resistors from moisture, condensation, rain splashes, and dust.
• Modular & Cuttable Design: Can be cut into custom lengths at clearly designated copper pad intervals (every 3 LEDs / 5cm) and spliced or re-soldered with ease.
• Full PWM Dimming Support: Compatible with standard 12V DC inline PWM dimmers, RF remote controllers, and microcontroller-driven MOSFET stages (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi) for smooth brightness control, breathing, or strobe effects.
• Simple Peel-and-Stick Installation: Heavy-duty adhesive backing adheres cleanly to clean metal, wood, plastic, tile, or glass surfaces; fits standard 10mm/12mm aluminum channel profiles.

Common Applications

• Architectural & Interior Accent Lighting: False ceiling coves, under-counter illumination, cabinet lighting, stair step highlights, and home theater mood lighting.
• Commercial, Bar & Hospitality Decor: Backlighting for glass shelves, bar counters, gaming arenas, club ambiance, and commercial signage.
• Landscape & Outdoor Accent Lighting: Garden perimeter lighting, patio borders, gazebo accents, and festive seasonal decor.
• Automotive & Marine Customization: 12V car/van interior footwell lighting, trunk lights, off-road vehicle accents, and boat deck/cabin illumination.
• Robotics & Maker DIY: Machine status indicators, underglow lighting for autonomous rovers, and custom illumination rigs.

Usage Tips

• Power Supply Sizing (Critical): A full 5-meter continuous roll draws up to **6.0A at 12V DC (~72W)**. Use a regulated 12V DC power supply rated for at least **12V 8A to 10A (100W+)** to ensure cool, stable operation under continuous duty.
• Dual-End Power Injection: When powering the full 5-meter length, trace resistance can cause subtle voltage drop and dimming toward the far end. To achieve perfectly uniform brightness, **inject 12V DC power at both ends of the strip**.
• Waterproof Resealing: Cut strictly along the printed scissor lines between copper solder pads. If deploying cut sections outdoors or in humid areas, apply a dab of neutral-cure silicone sealant and heat-shrink tubing over exposed cut ends to maintain the IP65 seal.
• Heat Dissipation: For maximum LED longevity and to prevent silicone yellowing, mount the strip onto an aluminum channel or metallic surface that acts as a natural heat sink.
• Microcontroller Interfacing: To drive or dim the 12V strip with 3.3V/5V logic (Arduino, ESP32, STM32), use a logic-level N-channel power MOSFET (such as the **IRLZ44N**) on the low-side return path (GND line) with a 100Ω gate series resistor and a 10kΩ gate-to-source pull-down resistor.