48V Addressable LED Strips
48V addressable LED strip is a high voltage, pixel controllable, long distance LED strip. Designed for ultra-long continuous installation and constant brightness. Unlike traditional 5V or 12V addressable strips, this product can support up to 50 meters of lighting via single-ended power supply without any noticeable voltage drop or color shift, and does not require a “supplemental power”.
Each LED or group of LEDs can be controlled individually. 48V addressable LED strips allow dynamic effects, gradient animations and precise color customization. Integrated constant current IC ensures uniform brightness and longer service life even in long wiring distances.
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48V Addressable LED Strips Features
High voltage, low current consumption – 48V working voltage reduces current and voltage drop. Fewer power injection points. Save labor and cost.
Ultra-long distance lighting – single power supply can reach up to 50 meters (196 feet). Ideal for large installations such as ceilings, corridors, signage or building outlines.
Addressable pixel control – each LED (or LED group) can be controlled independently.
Constant current regulation – built-in constant current resistor or IC, consistent brightness.
Rugged structure – thick 3oz/4oz copper PCB is used for better heat dissipation.
Optional IP protection level – IP20 is available for indoor use. IP65/IP67 silicone extrusion products are available for outdoor use, better waterproof performance.
Multiple colors – RGB, RGBW, tunable white and monochrome products are available.
48V Pixel LED Strip Application
The 48V Addressable LED Strip is suitable for both indoor and outdoor long-distance lighting projects, such as: Commercial building outlines & signage; Large-scale architectural backlighting; Hotel lobbies & corridors; Airport terminals, shopping malls; Stage and event lighting; Residential cove and ceiling lighting; Amusement parks, bars, and theme restaurants.
Suntechlite provides a comparison table of 48V addressable LED strips and 5V, 12V, 24V, 36V pixel LED strips.
| Voltage | Max Run Length (Single Feed) |
Voltage Drop Risk | Brightness Consistency | Power Injection Needed | Typical Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5V | 2-5 meters | Very High | Poor | Frequent | Small pixel projects, signs |
| 12V | 5-10 meters | High | Moderate | Every 5-10m | Home decor, lightboxes |
| 24V | 10-15 meters | Medium | Good | Every 10-15m | Cove lighting, retail displays |
| 36V | 20-30 meters | Low | Very Good | Fewer points | Warehouses, architectural outlines |
| 48V | 40-60 meters | Very Low | Excellent | Rare | Large-scale commercial & outdoor use |
| Control Type: All voltage options are fully addressable | |||||
Item: ST-UCS2903-3PIN-RGB-120-48V
LED Qty: 120
Voltage: DC48V
Cutting Unit: 100 mm
Power: 28.8 W/m
Pixel Qty: 120 Pixels
Break Continue: No
PCB Width: 12mm
PCB thickness can be 2oz, 3oz. From IP20 to IP68 styles are all available, Suit for both indoor lighting and outdoor projects. Easy installation: Self-adhesive 3M tape on back.
Item: ST-DMX/GS8516-5PIN-RGB-120-48V
LED Qty: 120
Voltage: DC48V
Cutting Unit: 100 mm
Power: 12 W/m
Pixel Qty: 10 Pixels
Break Continue: Yes
PCB Width: 10mm
At a higher 48 volt voltage, the LED strip can run longer distances. 3oz or 4oz double-layer PCB, high current flow, no voltage drop, same brightness from beginning to end. Equipped with 3M thermal backing tape.
Item: ST-DMX/GS8516-5PIN-RGBW-96-48V
LED Qty: 96
Voltage: DC48V
Cutting Unit: 125 mm
Power: 12 W/m
Pixel Qty: 8 Pixels
Break Continue: Yes
PCB Width: 10mm
DMX GS8516 LED strip is a 4-in-1 RGBW LED strip with breakpoint resume function. Dual signal transmission data to ensure signal stability. DMX RGBW has an additional white light channel than DMX RGB, which can present richer color effects.
Item: ST-TTL-3PIN-4040-RGBW-96-48V
LED Qty: 96
Voltage: DC48V
Cutting Unit: 125 mm
Power: 29 W/m
Pixel Qty: 8 Pixels
Break Continue: No
PCB Width: 12mm
Compared to 12V and 24V LED strips, 48V LED strips deliver the same power at lower current, minimizing cable losses and improving efficiency. This UCS2904 pixel LED strip is easy to install. To power this 48V LED strip, you need a 48V power supply.
Item: ST-DMX-5PIN-4040-RGBW-192-48V
LED Qty: 240
Voltage: DC48V
Cutting Unit: 125 mm
Power: 12 W/m
Pixel Qty: 8 Pixels
Break Continue: Yes
PCB Width: 20mm
48V DMX GS8516 LED strip uses SMD4040 LED package. There are 192 LEDs per meter. One IC controls 24 LEDs. GS8516 SMD4040 RGBW double row DMX strip can support up to 30 meters of line length.