GS8525 Pixel Protocol
Manufacturer: Genesis-Systech
The Genesis-Systech GS8525 is a 16-bit RGBW DMX512 LED driver IC that decodes a standard DMX512 signal to drive four channels at a 32kHz PWM refresh.
Specifications
| Clock Type | DMX512 |
| Color Resolution | 16 Bits |
| Physical Package | SOP16 / ESSOP10 |
| RGB | No |
| RGBW | Yes |
| Output Pixel Voltage | 7 to 36V |
| PWM Rate | 32kHz |
| Suitable Camera | Camera-safe, comfortably flicker-free at high frame rates |
| Redundant Data Line | No (DMX bus) |
Strengths
- 16-bit (65536-level) grayscale per channel for very smooth low-end dimming and fine color mixing
- Native RGBW four-channel output with dedicated white-light 2x/3x current boost
- 32kHz PWM refresh keeps output flicker-free on camera; useful diagnostics include open-solder detection and a no-signal display state
Limitations
- Uses standard DMX512 addressing and bandwidth, so channel count per universe is limited compared with high-density self-clocked pixel protocols
- Little English-language datasheet presence, as documentation is primarily first-party Chinese material
Overview
The GS8525 is a DMX512 LED driver IC from Genesis-Systech (Shenzhen Junlue Technology). Rather than a self-clocked single-wire pixel protocol, it receives a standard DMX512 differential signal and decodes it directly to drive four output channels (RGBW) with 16-bit (65536-level) grayscale per channel at a 32kHz PWM refresh rate. It operates across a wide 7 to 36V supply range and is packaged in SOP16 or ESSOP10. Because refresh is well above 20kHz, output is comfortably flicker-free for camera capture. The part also carries integrated white-light current boosting (2x/3x), open-solder detection, a no-signal display state, reverse PWM, and settable refresh and pulse width. ENTTEC is not affiliated with Genesis-Systech.
Compatible ENTTEC controllers
Sku: 71031
ENTTEC has been engineering lighting control in Australia since 1999, and shipping LED pixel controllers since the original Pixelator in 2014.