The Waterproof 12V Warm White SMD 5050 Flexible LED Strip (300 LEDs / 5 Meters) is a premium, high-lumen linear lighting solution engineered for cozy, ambient indoor and outdoor illumination. Populated with 300 high-output SMD 5050 LEDs (60 LEDs per meter) on a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), it delivers soft, inviting warm golden-white illumination (3000K–3500K). Coated with a protective clear silicone gel layer conforming to an IP65 waterproof rating, the strip is fully shielded against moisture, water splashes, steam, humidity, and dust ingress. Operating on a safe 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 bedroom accent lighting, architectural coves, kitchen under-cabinet illumination, hotel/restaurant ambiance, and custom DIY decorative 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: Warm White
• Correlated Color Temperature (CCT): Approx. 3000K to 3500K
• 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)
• Luminous Flux / Output: Approx. 750 to 900 Lumens per Meter (~3750 to 4500 Lumens total roll)
• Color Rendering Index (CRI): > 80 Ra
• 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

• Warm & Comfortable Ambiance: 3000K–3500K color temperature provides a relaxing, glare-free warm tone ideal for living spaces, hospitality venues, and architectural mood lighting.
• High-Intensity SMD 5050 Emitters: Uses large 5.0mm × 5.0mm tri-core LED packages delivering significantly higher lumen output and uniform light distribution compared to 3528/2835 chips.
• IP65 Waterproof Silicone Protection: Flexible clear resin layer shields delicate surface-mount LEDs and ballast resistors from condensation, rain splashes, kitchen humidity, and airborne dust.
• Modular Cutting & Extension: Can be cut into custom lengths at marked copper pad intervals (every 3 LEDs / 5cm) and rejoined using direct solder or standard 10mm 2-pin snap connectors.
• Smooth PWM Dimming: Fully compatible with 12V DC manual knob dimmers, touch dimmers, RF remote controls, and microcontroller-driven MOSFET stages (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi).
• Peel-and-Stick Installation: Pre-applied adhesive backing sticks firmly to clean metal, wood, plastic, glass, or tile surfaces; fits standard 10mm/12mm aluminum channel diffusers.

Common Applications

• Living Rooms & Bedrooms: False ceiling cove lighting, headboard backlighting, wall sconce accents, and baseboard nightlights.
• Kitchen & Dining Areas: Warm under-cabinet illumination, pantry shelves, wine racks, and island counter kick-boards.
• Hospitality & Restaurant Decor: Warm mood lighting for cafes, bar shelves, lounge seating, hotel lobbies, and patio pergolas.
• Architectural & Showcase Display: Warm backlighting for art galleries, wooden cabinetry, bookshelf displays, and boutique retail stores.
• Automotive & Camper Van Interiors: 12V cozy living space lighting for camper vans, caravans, and boat cabins.

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 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: When powering a full 5-meter reel from one end only, trace resistance causes a slight voltage drop and dimming toward the far end. To maintain consistent warm white color temperature and brightness throughout, **inject 12V DC power at both ends**.
• Waterproof Resealing: Cut strictly along the marked copper pad lines. If deploying cut segments in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoors, apply neutral-cure silicone sealant and clear heat-shrink tubing over exposed cut ends to maintain the IP65 seal.
• Heat Dissipation: Mount the strip onto an aluminum channel or metallic surface to act as a heat sink, which prevents thermal degradation of the phosphor layer and silicone coating.
• Microcontroller Interfacing: To switch 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.