The Waterproof 12V Yellow (Amber) SMD 5050 Flexible LED Strip (300 LEDs / 5 Meters) is a high-brightness, durable linear lighting solution designed 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 produces intense, uniform monochromatic golden yellow / amber 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 automotive indicator accents, architectural coves, landscape lighting, commercial signage, emergency warning indicators, 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 Yellow / Amber (Golden Yellow)
• Dominant Wavelength (λ_D): Approx. 585 nm to 595 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 deliver superior brightness, rich amber saturation, and wide beam dispersion compared to smaller 3528/2835 chips.
• IP65 Waterproof Silicone Coating: Clear, flexible silicone layer shields surface-mount components from rain splashes, condensation, humidity, and dust.
• Modular & Cuttable Design: Can be easily sized down to project requirements along marked copper pads (every 3 LEDs / 5cm) and reconnected via direct soldering or snap-on clip connectors.
• Full PWM Dimming Support: Fully compatible with standard 12V DC inline PWM dimmers, strobe controllers, and microcontroller-driven MOSFET stages (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi).
• Simple Peel-and-Stick Mounting: High-tack adhesive backing adheres cleanly to metal, glass, plastic, wood, or tile surfaces; fits standard 10mm/12mm aluminum channel diffusers.

Common Applications

• Automotive & Turn Signal Accents: Custom amber turn indicators, side marker lights, fog light surrounds, and trailer/truck perimeter illumination.
• Architectural & Warm Interior Accents: Warm golden cove lighting, false ceiling trays, stair step highlights, and under-cabinet mood lighting.
• Commercial Signage & Display: Channel lettering, shopfront borders, bar counter trim, and restaurant accent lighting.
• Safety & Warning Beacons: Industrial machinery status warning strips, emergency perimeter lighting, and hazard markers.
• Robotics & Maker Prototyping: Turn signals, high-visibility beacons, and status indicators on mobile rovers and autonomous robots.

Usage Tips

• Power Supply Sizing (Critical): A full 5-meter continuous roll requires 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 cool, stable operation under continuous duty.
• Dual-End Power Injection: When powering the entire 5-meter length, copper trace resistance can cause a slight voltage drop toward the far end. To ensure uniform amber brightness throughout, **inject 12V DC power at both ends of the strip**.
• Waterproof Resealing: Cut strictly along the designated copper scissor lines. If using cut segments in outdoor or damp environments, seal the exposed cut ends with neutral-cure silicone sealant and clear heat-shrink tubing to preserve the IP65 seal.
• Heat Dissipation: Mount the strip onto an aluminum channel or metallic surface to act as a heat sink, which helps prevent thermal degradation of the silicone coating and extends LED life.
• 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.