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Side Emitting LED Strip Light – Flexible Edge Lighting LED Strip for Cabinet, Signage & Architectural Lighting
- Side-emitting design, perfect for narrow channels and edges
- High-density COB, dot-free single-color or RGB lighting
- Flexible FPCB, bends easily for curved installations
- Smooth RGB color mixing with uniform brightness
- Addressable RGB supports individual pixel control
- Multiple dynamic effects: chasing, flowing, and more
- Customizable voltage, power, and strip length
- Ideal for cabinets, displays, contours, and edge lighting
Side Emitting COB LED Strip Light Index
What is COB Side Emitting strip light?
LED COB side view cob led strip is a high-density LED strip with chips continuously mounted on a flexible PCB, emitting light sideways instead of directly upward. This design provides smooth, dotless linear illumination, making it ideal for edge lighting, narrow channel lighting, and architectural decorative lighting. Its flexible structure allows easy bending and installation, while high color rendering index and uniform color output ensure professional-quality lighting.
Side emitting cob light strip VS Top view cob light strip
In commercial and custom lighting projects, side emitting cob led strip and Top Emitting COB strip lights each offer distinct advantages. Side emitting COB strips feature a 90° horizontal light output, making them ideal for linear contour lighting, corner installations, cabinet edges, and aluminum profile side illumination. They create smooth, dot-free outlining and wall-washing effects. In contrast, Top emitting COB strips provide a traditional 180° wide beam angle with forward-facing illumination, delivering higher direct brightness and uniform lighting for ceiling coves, under-cabinet lighting, display shelves, and general accent lighting.
Simply put, side emitting COB strips focus on contour and edge lighting performance, while top emitting COB strips prioritize direct illumination and brightness output—allowing you to choose based on your installation structure and desired lighting effect.
Applications of Free Cut COB LED Strip Lights
COB side emitting led strip lights are perfect for edge and accent lighting in cabinets, display cases, shelves, coves, stairs, and architectural features. They create smooth, uniform illumination in narrow channels, highlight design details, and enhance ambiance in residential, commercial, and retail spaces. Their flexible design allows installation on curved surfaces, making them ideal for both functional and decorative lighting projects
How to produce the COB LED Strip
We combine advanced technology with rigorous quality control to manufacture high-performance LED lighting products. Our production line is fully equipped with industry-leading machines and testing systems to guarantee precision and reliability at every stage.
Step1. Solder Past Printing
Step2. Flip Chip Bonding
Step3. Reflow Soldering
Step4. Testing Machine
Step5. Automated Dispensing
Step6. Oven
Step7. After Welding
Step8. Reeling & Labeling
Step9. Aging
Step10. Final Testing
Step11. Packing
How to Install Side Emitting LED Strip Light
As shown in the wiring diagram, the connection of a single-color side-emitting COB strip light is simpler, typically using a 2-wire connection (V+ and V–) directly connected to a compatible constant voltage power supply. No controller is required, ensuring stable and uniform illumination.Standard RGB side-emitting COB strip lights use a 4-wire connection (V+, R, G, B) with an external RGB controller and DC power supply, allowing all LEDs to change color simultaneously. In contrast, addressable RGB versions use a 3-wire connection (V+, Data, GND) with a compatible pixel controller, enabling independent segment control to achieve dynamic effects such as chasing and flowing lighting. Proper controller matching and correct wiring direction are essential for stable operation.
single color
RGB
Addressable
Classification
480-LEDS
630-LEDS
630-LEDS
LED COB side-emitting strip lights are available in single color, standard RGB, and addressable RGB types.
PCB Width (mm) | LEDQty/M (LEDs) | Working Voltage(v) | Cut Length(mm) | Watts/M(w) | Beam Angle (°) | Lm/W (lm) | CRI (Ra) | Pixels | Color |
8mm | 480LEDs | 24V | 33.33mm | 10W | 120° | 70-90lm/W | N/A | – | WW/NW/CW |
8mm | 630LEDs | 24V | 33.33mm | 10W | 120° | N/A | N/A | – | RGB |
8mm | 630LEDs | 24V | 100mm | 11W | 120° | N/A | – | 10 | Addressable RGB |
LED COB Side emitting cob LED Product video
The following are the standard rgb led strip and addressable rgb led strip versions. The standard RGB version achieves synchronized color changes through a controller, while the addressable RGB version supports individual segment control, enabling dynamic effects such as chasing and flowing patterns. Its flexible structure allows easy bending and installation, making it suitable for cabinet lighting, display lighting, and architectural lighting applications.
Certificate
To ensure the best user experience and the safety and quality of our COB side view led strip light, we do our utmost to make every production step in good control and inspection. We are now hold the certificate for different market, such as UL, cUL, CE, UKCA, C-TICK, ect..
LED Light Controller
For controlling COB (Chip-on-Board) LED strips. Remote control LED strip lights. Enables smooth dimming, dynamic color transitions, and preset modes (static, flash, fade). Compatible with 12V/24V strips, supports remote/app control (via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi). Ideal for home, commercial, or decorative lighting. Energy-efficient, durable, and easy to install.
FAQ – Side Emitting COB LED Strip Lights
1.What is a side emitting COB LED strip light?
A side emitting COB LED strip light is a flexible lighting solution that emits light at a 90-degree angle, ideal for edge lighting applications. It provides a dot-free linear lighting effect, making it perfect for cabinet lighting, signage, and architectural designs.
2.How to connect a side emitting COB LED strip light?
To connect a side emitting COB LED strip light, you need a compatible 12V or 24V power supply and correct positive and negative wiring. Following a proper COB LED strip wiring diagram ensures safe installation and stable lighting performance.
3.What is the difference between COB and SMD side emitting LED strips?
COB side emitting LED strip lights offer a continuous dot-free lighting effect, while SMD LED strips may show visible light spots. COB LED strip lighting is more suitable for high-end linear lighting and uniform illumination applications.
4.Can I cut a side emitting COB LED strip light?
Yes, most side emitting COB LED strip lights are cuttable at marked intervals depending on voltage design. This makes them ideal for custom length LED strip projects such as cabinet edge lighting and display lighting.
5.What are the applications of side emitting LED strip lights?
Side emitting LED strip lights are widely used in cabinet edge lighting, signage backlighting, stair handrail lighting, and architectural linear lighting. Their 90-degree beam angle makes them ideal for indirect lighting and hidden lighting designs.
6.What voltage options are available for COB LED strip lights?
COB LED strip lights are commonly available in 12V and 24V options for different installation needs. Choosing the correct LED strip voltage ensures better energy efficiency and longer lifespan in commercial lighting projects.
7. Do I need an aluminum profile for COB LED strip installation?
Using an aluminum profile for COB LED strip installation is highly recommended for better heat dissipation and durability. It also improves the overall lighting effect for linear LED strip lighting applications.
Waterproof Classification
Waterproof Rating Guide for LED Strip Lights. Understanding IP (Ingress Protection) ratings ensures proper usage in different environments. Here’s a breakdown of common classifications:
