LED light strips are generally categorized as flexible and rigid. However, they also generally include traditional LED light strips that use wires to connect to circuit boards, such as the flat three-wire 4.3W/meter, flat four-wire 6.48W/meter, and flat five-wire 8.64W/meter strips.
1. Flexible LED light strips use flexible printed circuit boards (FPCs) as the assembly circuit board and surface-mount LEDs for assembly, resulting in a product thickness of only 0.1cm, taking up very little space. Common specifications include 30cm lengths with 18 or 24 LEDs, and 50cm lengths with 15, 24, or 30 LEDs. 60cm and 80cm lengths are also available, with different specifications tailored to individual needs. Flexible FPC strips can be cut or extended at will without affecting their light output. FPC is a flexible material that can be bent, folded, and rolled, allowing for free movement and expansion in three dimensions without breaking. They are suitable for use in irregular or confined spaces. Because they can be bent and rolled freely, they are also suitable for creating a variety of patterns in advertising decorations.
2. Rigid LED light strips use a PCB as the assembly circuit board. LEDs are assembled using either SMD LEDs or DIP LEDs, with different components used depending on the needs. The advantage of rigid light strips is that they are relatively easy to fix, making them convenient to process and install. Their disadvantage is that they cannot be bent freely and are not suitable for irregular locations. Rigid light strips using SMD LEDs come in a variety of sizes, including 18, 24, 30, 36, and 40 LEDs. Those using DIP LEDs come in different sizes, including 18, 24, 36, and 48 LEDs, and are available with both front and side projections. Side-emitting LEDs are also called Great Wall light strips.
