What Is the ILED-COB-512 COB LED Strip?
The ILED-COB-512 is a white COB (Chip-on-Board) LED strip featuring 512 LED positions per metre on a 10 mm flexible printed circuit. The COB manufacturing process mounts individual LED chips directly onto the substrate and coats them with a phosphor layer, eliminating the gaps between discrete SMD LEDs that cause visible dot patterns. The result is a continuous, uniform white light line with no hot spots — suitable for direct-view installations where the strip itself is part of the design.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Item No. | ILED-COB-512 24V 10MM |
| LED Count | 512 COB LEDs/m |
| Light Colour | 2700K–6000K (neutral white range) |
| Input Voltage | 24V DC |
| Power | 12 W/m |
| Brightness | 1200 lm/m |
| Efficiency | 100 lm/W |
| CRI | >90 |
| Beam Angle | 180° |
| Indice de protection IP | IP42 / IP65 / IP67 / IP68 |
| Cut Length | 62.5 mm |
| Width | 10 mm |
| Standard Length | 5 m/roll (custom lengths available) |
| Lifetime | 50,000 hours |
| Working Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Cable | 15 cm standard (customizable) |
| Adhesive | 3M yellow backing (red available as option) |
COB Technology vs Standard SMD Strips
Standard SMD LED strips mount individual LED packages (e.g. 2835 or 5050 chips) onto a flexible PCB at fixed intervals. Even with close spacing, the gaps between packages create visible brightness bands when viewed up close. The COB process eliminates these gaps by packaging multiple LED chips directly on the board and covering them with a uniform phosphor layer. This produces a continuous line of light with no visible LED dots — even at close mounting distances. The COB-512 is a superior replacement for traditional SMD tape lights and neon-style tube lighting.
Available IP Ratings
The COB-512 is offered in four IP variants: IP42 for dry indoor use, IP65 for splash-proof outdoor coverage, IP67 for temporary submersion, and IP68 for continuous underwater use. Select the rating that matches your installation environment at order time — the silicone coating and connector type differ between variants and cannot be changed after manufacture. Do not mix IP ratings on the same run.
Applications
The COB-512 is suited to environments where uniform white illumination and clean aesthetics matter — residential cove lighting, under-cabinet kitchen work surfaces, commercial retail display, hospitality interior accent, and architectural façade uplighting. The 10 mm narrow profile fits tight cove profiles and recessed channels. The 24VDC input provides stable performance over runs up to 5 metres without visible voltage drop. IP65/IP67/IP68 variants extend use to covered outdoor installations including soffit, fascia, and garden accent lighting.
Sibling Products
The COB-512 shares the same 10 mm dotless COB platform as the ILED-COB-480 series (13923, 13942) and the ILED-COB-608 DW (13921). Compared with the COB-480 (480 LEDs/m, 9-10 W/m), the COB-512 has a higher LED density (512 vs 480) and slightly higher output (1200 lm/m vs ~900-1000 lm/m). Compared with the COB-608 DW (608 LEDs/m, 20 W/m dual-channel), the COB-512 offers simpler single-channel control and lower power draw — suitable for shorter runs and lower-brightness applications where the 608 model would be over-specced.

