What is the COB LED Strip? Ultimate Guide
COB LED strip lights are now very popular and useful on the market. Also known as pointless LED strips, they are particularly versatile because of their high density and continuous line of lighting without hot spots.
If you want to know what a COB LED tape is; how COB LED light strips are different from standard LED light strips; and whether COB light strips are environmentally friendly. What does COB mean in LED? Or how to choose COB light strips. After reading this article, you will have all the COB LED light strip expertise!
What is the Meaning of COB?
COB stands for chip on board, meaning the LEDs are built directly into the printed circuit board. The main advantage of this technology is that even when used in shallower LED profiles and spaces, there are no visible spots, which ensures that the finished installation appears seamless and uninterrupted.
What is COB LED Strip Lights?
COB lights are a family of LED strip lights that appear to be a continuous, smooth light source, and the strip emits an alluring glow. The COB strip’s diodes are packed closely together along the strip and are covered with a phosphor coating that causes the COB strip to glow when lit. COB lights have a greater light output than standard LED lights, but otherwise offer many of the advantages that traditional LED strips have.
What is the difference between COB and SMD LED Strip Lights?
In traditional SMD LED strips, the chips are soldered to the circuit board. The main difference between COB LED strips. And SMD (surface mount device) LED strips is the distance between the chips and the level of light density emitted by the strip. We can analyze it in the following aspects:.
Manufacturing process
- COB LED: In COB technology, multiple LED chips are packaged together onto a single substrate (usually ceramic or metal) to form a single lighting module. The chips are packed tightly together and covered with a phosphor coating to produce uniform light output.
- SMD LED: SMD technology involves mounting individual LED chips onto a printed circuit board (PCB) and then encapsulating them in epoxy resin.
Brightness and uniformity
COB LED: COB LED generally provides higher compactness of LED lamp beads and better light uniformity. The tightly packed LED chips in the COB module produce a continuous light source with minimal gaps or shadows.
SMD LEDs: While SMD LEDs are also capable of producing high brightness levels, since the LED chips are placed individually on the PCB, they may not achieve the same uniformity as COB LEDs.
Shape
COB LED: Since multiple LED chips are clustered on a single substrate, COB LED modules are typically larger in size compared to SMD LEDs.
SMD LED: SMD LED chips are smaller and more compact, allowing greater flexibility in design and installation. SMD LED light strips are available in a variety of sizes and form factors, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
Heat dissipation
COB LED: Due to the higher density of LED chips, COB LED modules may generate more heat compared to SMD LEDs. A heat sink is required to maintain optimal performance and longevity.
SMD LEDs: SMD LED chips generate less heat individually, but they can still generate significant amounts of heat when densely packed on a PCB. At the same time, it also needs to be equipped with cooling accessories to maintain performance and extend its use.
Cost
COB LED: COB LED modules tend to be more expensive than SMD LEDs due to higher manufacturing costs associated with packaging and assembly processes.
SMD LED: SMD LED chips are versatile and cost-effective, making them a popular choice for a variety of lighting applications, including LED strips.
In summary, COB and SMD LED strip light technologies each have their own pros and cons. The choice between them depends on the specific requirements of the lighting application. Such as brightness, uniformity, form factor, thermal dissipation, and cost constraints.
What can COB LED Strips be Used For?
COB LED light strips eliminate hot spots due to their seamless lighting. High brightness, uniform illumination, and a compact design can be used in various lighting applications. They’re best suited for situations where you can’t hide the LED strip behind anything. And I don’t want to see the individual chips. Some common uses for COB LED strips are:
General lighting
COB LED light strips is suitable for general ambient lighting in residential, commercial and other environments. They provide bright, even lighting and are suitable for illuminating large spaces. Such as living rooms, offices, warehouse and retail stores.
Accent Lighting
Ideal for accent lighting applications that require focused lighting to highlight specific architectural features, artwork, or decorative elements.
Task Lighting
COB LED strip lights are ideal for activities that require concentrated lighting. Such as reading, cooking, or working at a desk. They provide bright, shadow-free light, enhancing visibility and reducing eye strain.
Under-cabinet lighting
We usually use the COB LED strips for under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, bathrooms, and display cabinets. To provide task lighting and enhance visibility inside countertops or cabinets.
Architectural Lighting
COB LED strips can be integrated into architectural designs to illuminate building facades, bridges, monuments, and other structures.
Landscape lighting
COB LED light strips are waterproof and weather-resistant. They use for outdoor lighting applications such as landscape lighting, channel lighting, deck lighting, outdoor signs, etc.. And provide reliable lighting in outdoor environments.
Our Current Ranges of COB LED Strip Lights
We have many types of COB light strips for you to choose from. Single color, double color, RGB, RGBW, RGB+WW+W and dim to warm COB LED tape as follows:
Single Color COB LED Strip Lights
4mm 480LED Ultra Narrow COB LED Strip Lights:
Super thin 4mm wide Cob Continuous LED tape provides a high-quality light. High CRI90 and at 12V and 24V, 5W/m, available in 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, and 6000K.
4MM Ultra Narrow 480LEDs/m High Density COB Strip
COB LED strip 4mm PCB 480LEDs/m High-Density COB LED Strip be a specialized type of LED strip characterized by its narrow width of 4mm, 5w/m, and COB (Chip-on-Board) technology. The LED strip has a narrow width of 4mm, which is smaller compared to standard LED strips. This slim profile makes it suitable for applications where…
8-10mm 480LED COB LED Strip Lights:
8mm 10mm suitable for more lighting projects. 5w/m 10w/m, and 15w/m are optional. high CRI90 and at 12V and 24V, available in 2700K, 3000K, 4000K, and 6000K.
8MM 10MM 480LEDs/m 12V/24V COB LED Strip
COB LED strip, high-density 480leds/m, available in 8mm and 10mm widths. The choice of width may depend on the specific application and installation requirements, offering flexibility in design and implementation. 5w/m 10w/m 15w/m for wattage optional, it is multifunctional and can be used in different projects with different power requirements to better adapt to a…
Tunable White COB LED Strip Lights
576LED Tunable white COB LED Strip Lights:
576LEDs/m with 10mm, 10w/m and 15w/m. 2700K+6500K is normal color temperature, others color temperature also can be custom. Both high CRI90 and at 24V.
Tunable White COB LED Strip 24V 2700K-6500K
The tunable white COB LED strip, called an adjustable white COB LED strip or Bi-color COB LED strip. With a high density of 576leds/m.From 2700K to 6500K, offering warm white tones of 2700K for a cozy ambience and cool white tones of 6500K for clear and vibrant lighting. Available in both 12V and 24V voltage…
RGB COB LED Strip Lights
840LED RGB COB LED Strip Lights:
840LEDs/m with high density with 10mm, 15w/m. It can do 24V and 15W/m, the cut length is 50mm/cut.
RGB COB LED Strip High Density Dotless 24V
The RGB COB LED strip features high-density and spot-free lighting, on 24V and boasts an 840leds/m. They are in seamless, spot-free lighting along the length of the strip, even light distribution and minimize pixelation or spotting. Operating at 24V ensures efficient power transfer and reduces voltage drops over longer lengths of LED strips. Providing greater…
RGBW COB LED Strip Lights
560LED RGBW COB LED Strip Lights:
560LEDs/m RGBW with 12mm, 16w/m, 24V only, and CRI80 and CRI90 are available. The cut length is 50mm/cut.
RGBW High Output COB LED Strip Lights 24V
RGBW high-output COB LED strip lights have 560leds/m, high-density LED strips. Designed for 24V operation, it provides a versatile and vibrant lighting solution. COB RGBW supports cutting and custom lengths, their flexibility allows seamless integration into curved surfaces, corners and complex architectural details. Provides even light output pixelation and helps create a cohesive lighting environment…
RGBWW COB LED Strip Lights
840LED RGBWW COB LED Strip Lights:
840LEDs/m RGB+3000K+6000K with 12mm, 16w/m, 24V only, CRI90 are available.
RGB+3000K+6000K COB LED Strip Dotless High Density
RGBWW COB LED strips have color-changing RGB+3000K+6000K, a high density of 840leds/m, and a total power of 16 watts, providing a versatile, dynamic lighting solution. With 840 LEDs per meter, this COB LED strip offers high density and brightness. The total power consumption of the LED light strip is 16 watts, which ensures energy-saving operation…
Dim to warm COB LED Strip Lights
588LED dim to warm COB LED Strip Lights:
588LEDs/m dim to warm 3000K-1800K with 12mm, 15w/m, 24V only, CRI90 are available.
Dim to Warm COB LED Strip Lights 3000K-1800K 24V Dotless
COB Dim to Warm LED strip with 588leds/m, is a high-density LED strip light with 24V, has a uniform lighting effect, and can change the color temperature from when they dims It will go from cold to warm. “Dim to Warm COB LED strip” refers to an LED strip that mimics the color temperature change…
Do COB LED Strip Lights Generate Heat?
We design all light strips (including COB) to prevent damage to the strip from overheating. The circuit board acts as a heat sink, absorbing heat from the individual LEDs and transferring it to the surface to which the strip is attached. Therefore, COB light strips can be safely used in temperature-sensitive locations due to their effective heat dissipation properties.
But for some higher power COB LED strips, you need to attach an additional heat sink, such as an aluminum channel, to achieve the most efficient heat transfer. Strip lights are also available to suit any environment or application you require.
Why Choose our COB LED Strip Lights?
We are now launching a series of COB LED strip lights. Single color/tunable white/RGB/RGBW/dim to warm COB LED strip with various series for you to choose from. COB LED lights are taking innovation in LED strips to new and better heights. Our LED COB strips have a typical lifespan of 50,000 hours. And they come with a 5-year warranty to ensure superior quality and continued high performance. We are a manufacturer of LED light strips, please contact us.
FAQs
COB LED Strip or Chip-on-Board LED Strip is an LED lighting product in which multiple LED chips are tightly mounted on a single substrate to form a continuous light source. COB LED strips work by integrating multiple LED chips onto a single substrate. Allowing them to produce a continuous and uniform light output.
The main advantages of COB LED strips are uniform lighting and compact design. Because it is integrated with chips, it can reach 840 lights per meter. There won’t be any spots.
Because the LED chips are tightly packed, COB LED light strips tend to be brighter than traditional LED light strips, producing a more intense and uniform light output. But SMD LED light strips have more high-efficiency and high-lumen LED light strips to choose from.
The lifespan of COB LED strips can vary depending on factors such as usage, operating conditions, and the quality of the LED chips, but they typically have a lifespan of 30,000 to 50,000 hours.
Yes, most COB LED strips are dimmable, allowing users to adjust the brightness levels to suit their preferences and needs. You only need to use it with a compatible LED controller.
