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Side Emitting COB LED Strip Light – Uniform Edge Lighting Solution
- 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 set up the COB LED Strip
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 the difference between single color, RGB, and addressable RGB side emitting COB LED strips?
Single color COB LED strip provides fixed white or solid color output with dotless linear lighting.
Standard RGB COB LED strip changes colors synchronously via controller.
Addressable RGB COB LED strip supports individual pixel control for chasing and dynamic effects.
2. Are side emitting COB LED strips dotless?
Yes. High-density COB packaging ensures smooth, uniform, completely dot-free lighting, ideal for visible architectural applications.
3. What voltage options are available?
Common options are DC12V and DC24V. Custom voltage and power solutions are available for commercial projects.
4. Can the strip be customized?
Yes. We support custom length, PCB width (for narrow channels), power, CCT, IP rating, and OEM/ODM production.
5. What controller is required for RGB and addressable RGB versions?
RGB COB LED strips require a standard RGB controller.
Addressable RGB versions require SPI digital controllers.
6. Where are side emitting COB LED strips mainly used?
Widely used for cabinet lighting, shelf edges, display cases, architectural outlines, and recessed narrow profile installations.
7. How can I get a quotation?
Send us your required voltage, length, installation size, brightness demand, and quantity.
Our team will provide a fast quotation and technical recommendation.
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:
