The Adafruit DotStar APA102 Cool White LED Strip (144 LED/m, ~6000K) uses the same integrated DotStar driver as the RGB strips but with dedicated cool white phosphor LEDs. The result is an incredibly bright, consistent white light — far superior to mixing RGB to approximate white.

Controlled via a 2-wire SPI interface at up to 32 MHz, each LED features 24-bit PWM brightness control at 20 KHz for smooth, flicker-free dimming. No timing-critical code is required, making these strips compatible with any microcontroller or microprocessor. This is a full 1-metre length of the ultra-dense 144 LED/m strip on white flex PCB.

Key Features

• Cool White ~6000K – Dedicated white phosphor LEDs for true, consistent white light
• SPI Interface – 2-wire (clock + data) protocol works with any processor speed
• 24-Bit Brightness Control – High-frequency 20 KHz PWM for smooth, flicker-free dimming
• Up to 32 MHz Data Rate – Hardware SPI supported but not required
• Ultra-Dense 144 LED/m – Seamless light output with no visible gaps
• Weatherproof Sheathing – Flexible PCB with protective coating
• Cuttable – Cut lines every 1 LED, solder to 0.1" copper pads
• 4-Pin JST SM Connectors – Included on each end

Also Available

• DotStar Cool White 60 LED/m (~6000K)
• DotStar Cool White 30 LED/m (~6000K)
• DotStar Warm White 144 LED/m (~3000K)
• DotStar Warm White 60 LED/m (~3000K)
• DotStar Warm White 30 LED/m (~3000K)

Ideal For

• Under-cabinet and task lighting
• Architectural and display illumination
• Photography and video lighting rigs
• Smart home lighting with programmable dimming

Package Contents

• 1× DotStar Cool White LED strip – 144 LED/m, ~6000K, 1 metre, white flex PCB, with JST SM connectors