How narrow can a 3mm LED strip be?

DENO's ultra-narrow boards start at 3 mm PCB width, with 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm and 8 mm as standard steps. A 3 mm strip fits inside slim aluminium reveals, glass-edge details and joinery grooves that will not accept the usual 8–10 mm tape.

Is a narrow LED strip less bright?

Not necessarily, but it has less copper for heat spreading, so output per metre is limited by thermal design rather than by the LEDs. DENO specifies 2 oz copper on 3–5 mm boards and recommends an aluminium profile; typical usable output is 6–14 W/m depending on width and density.

Can a 3mm LED strip still be high density?

Yes. Micro packages such as 1808, 2110 and 2216 allow 240–480 LEDs/m on a 3–5 mm board, so a narrow reveal can still be dot-free behind a shallow diffuser. Above that density the width usually has to grow to 8 mm for thermal reasons.

How tightly does a narrow LED strip bend?

A 3–5 mm board bends to a much tighter radius than standard tape and can be curved along its length without stressing the copper. For horizontal curves and corners, an S-bend layout removes the need to cut and solder at each turn.

What is the cut unit on an ultra-narrow LED strip?

Cut intervals typically run from 12.5 mm to 50 mm depending on voltage and density, and micro-cut versions shorten this further for exact millwork lengths. Ask for the cut unit in the quote — it decides how closely the finished run matches the drawing.

Can I order a custom width LED strip?

Yes — PCB width from 3 mm, LED density, CCT and CRI, copper weight, cut unit, IP class and connector are all configurable. DENO is a manufacturer, so a non-standard width is tooled from an existing FPCB stack-up instead of being ruled out.

2835 Ultra-Narrow LED Strip Light (#9496)

5mm · 12V · 120LEDs · 25cut

Model: 9496

9496 5mm | 12V | 120LEDs | 25cut | #9496 | 2835 Ultra-Narrow LED Strip Light — 12V, cuttable every 25mm, 5mm FPCB width, 2835 LEDs, 120 LEDs/m, IP20

Overview

5mm | 12V | 120LEDs | 25cut | #9496 | 2835 Ultra-Narrow LED Strip Light is part of the DENO Ultra-Narrow SMD Strips series, engineered around ultra narrow LED strip. Key specifications: 2835, 120 LEDs/m, 12V, 5mm PCB, 3oz copper FPCB, cuttable 3LEDs/25mm. Every reel is produced on DENO's roll-to-roll line with 99.9% pure copper FPCB and ships CE, UL and RoHS compliant for architectural, retail and hospitality projects. OEM and ODM configurations of length, colour temperature and waterproofing are available on request.

Description

This ultra-narrow 5mm 2835 LED strip light is engineered specifically for seamless integration into slim aluminum profiles and tight architectural gap lighting. Featuring 120 LEDs per meter with an 8.3mm pitch, the 12V constant voltage circuit supports precise cutting at 25mm intervals. Built with heavy-duty 3oz copper foil, the PCB maintains superior thermal stability across operating temperatures from -25°C to 40°C. Full dimming capability and a wide 120-degree beam angle make this model ideal for wholesale project supply and cabinet lighting installations. With a minimum bending diameter of 60mm and 5M continuous length, our factory provides reliable OEM manufacturing for specialized compact fixtures.

Ultra Narrow Led Strip built for ultra-narrow smd strips projects.

Specifications

LED QTY	120 LEDs/m
PART NO	DL-F28A60V12-9496-*
SMD TYPE	2835
CUTTABLE UNIT	3LEDs/25mm
DIMMABLE	Yes
IP RATING	IP20
LED PITCH	8.3mm
PCB WIDTH	5mm
BEAM ANGLE	120°
RUN LENGTH	5M
COPPER FOIL	3oz
ON OFF TIMES	10000（test times）
POWER RANGE	2.4~14.4W
CIRCUIT TYPE	C.V.
INPUT VOLTAGE	12V
MIN BEND DIAMETER	Φ60mm
OPERATING TEMPERATURE	-25~40°C;Tc：75°C（max）

Applications

Cove, wall-wash & perimeter lighting — Coves, recesses, wall-wash details and ceiling perimeters where a continuous, uniform line of light is required.
Showroom & hospitality display lighting — Shelving, display cases, reception desks and signage backlighting in shops, showrooms and hospitality spaces.
Kitchen & wardrobe under-cabinet lighting — Kitchen, wardrobe and furniture task lighting where the strip stays hidden and only the light is seen.
Ultra-narrow 5mm channels & shadow gaps — Fits shadow-gap details, slim profiles and joinery grooves that cannot take a standard 8–10mm strip.

Recommended accessories & compatible parts

DL-0809HX-F — 8.89x7.79mm Mini Recessed LED Channel with Flange — Trimless Aluminum Profile for 5mm Strip: Accepts LED strips up to 5mm wide.
DL-0909HX-M — 9x9mm Magnetic LED Channel — Tool-Free Aluminum Profile for Shelf Lighting: Accepts LED strips up to 5mm wide.
DL-1010HX-V — 10x10mm V Shape Corner LED Channel — 45 Degree Aluminum Profile for Cabinets: Accepts LED strips up to 5mm wide.
V1 — 5-36VDC 1-Channel * 8A RF+Push Dimming Controller | V1: Matched by input voltage range and colour channels.

Request a quotation for #9496

DENO LED is a Shenzhen-based LED strip manufacturer with its own Foshan production base. Send the run length, voltage, CCT/CRI and IP rating you need and our engineering team replies with a specification sheet, wiring plan and price — OEM/ODM and fully custom builds included.

Warranty: 5 years
Lead time: standard boards: samples from 1 working day · custom: 3–5 working days · new FPCB: 1–3 weeks · production 1–2 weeks after sample approval
Compliance: CE · UL · RoHS
Bonding wire: 99.99% pure gold
Copper foil: 99.9% pure copper FPCB

Contact DENO LED engineers · OEM / ODM capability

Photometric Performance — CCT × CRI Efficacy Matrix

Peak measured luminous efficacy: 165.5 lm/W at 4000K, Ra 80, ErP energy class D (Grade DN (1st Tier)).

All values are measured at the stated power density and ambient 25 °C, reported as luminous efficacy in lumens per watt (lm/W), luminous flux per metre (lm/m) and the corresponding EU ErP (2019/2015) energy class.

Grade DL (2nd Tier)

Grade DL (2nd Tier) — measured at 4.8 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1800 K	118 lm/W	566.5 lm/m	E	94.4 lm/W	453.3 lm/m	F	—	—	—
2300 K	131.4 lm/W	630.9 lm/m	E	105.3 lm/W	505.3 lm/m	F	85.3 lm/W	409.4 lm/m	F
2700 K	138.4 lm/W	664.3 lm/m	D	113.8 lm/W	546.5 lm/m	E	92.3 lm/W	443 lm/m	F
3000 K	147.9 lm/W	710.1 lm/m	D	119.9 lm/W	575.3 lm/m	E	97.4 lm/W	467.7 lm/m	F
3500 K	150.2 lm/W	720.9 lm/m	D	122 lm/W	585.6 lm/m	E	100.4 lm/W	482.2 lm/m	F
4000 K	154.9 lm/W	743.6 lm/m	D	124.9 lm/W	599.5 lm/m	E	103.1 lm/W	495 lm/m	F
5000 K	154.8 lm/W	743 lm/m	D	124.9 lm/W	599.5 lm/m	E	103 lm/W	494.4 lm/m	F
6500 K	141.6 lm/W	679.7 lm/m	D	119.7 lm/W	574.8 lm/m	E	99.4 lm/W	477.1 lm/m	F

Grade DL (2nd Tier)

Grade DL (2nd Tier) — measured at 9.6 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1800 K	114.1 lm/W	1095.5 lm/m	E	91.3 lm/W	876.6 lm/m	F	—	—	—
2300 K	127.1 lm/W	1219.9 lm/m	E	101.8 lm/W	977.1 lm/m	F	82.4 lm/W	791 lm/m	G
2700 K	133.8 lm/W	1284.6 lm/m	E	110.1 lm/W	1056.7 lm/m	E	89.2 lm/W	856.7 lm/m	F
3000 K	143 lm/W	1373.1 lm/m	D	115.9 lm/W	1112.4 lm/m	E	94.2 lm/W	904.5 lm/m	F
3500 K	145.2 lm/W	1394 lm/m	D	118 lm/W	1132.3 lm/m	E	97.1 lm/W	932.3 lm/m	F
4000 K	149.8 lm/W	1437.8 lm/m	D	120.7 lm/W	1159.2 lm/m	E	99.7 lm/W	957.2 lm/m	F
5000 K	149.7 lm/W	1436.8 lm/m	D	120.7 lm/W	1159.2 lm/m	E	99.6 lm/W	956.2 lm/m	F
6500 K	136.9 lm/W	1314.4 lm/m	D	115.8 lm/W	1111.4 lm/m	E	96.1 lm/W	922.6 lm/m	F

Grade DL (2nd Tier)

Grade DL (2nd Tier) — measured at 14.4 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1800 K	110.3 lm/W	1588.8 lm/m	E	88.3 lm/W	1271.3 lm/m	F	—	—	—
2300 K	122.9 lm/W	1769.2 lm/m	E	98.4 lm/W	1417.1 lm/m	F	79.7 lm/W	1147.7 lm/m	G
2700 K	129.4 lm/W	1863 lm/m	E	106.4 lm/W	1532.5 lm/m	F	86.3 lm/W	1242.5 lm/m	F
3000 K	138.3 lm/W	1991.4 lm/m	D	112 lm/W	1613.3 lm/m	E	91.1 lm/W	1311.7 lm/m	F
3500 K	140.4 lm/W	2021.7 lm/m	D	114 lm/W	1642.2 lm/m	E	93.9 lm/W	1352.1 lm/m	F
4000 K	144.8 lm/W	2085.2 lm/m	D	116.7 lm/W	1681.1 lm/m	E	96.4 lm/W	1388.2 lm/m	F
5000 K	144.7 lm/W	2083.7 lm/m	D	116.7 lm/W	1681.1 lm/m	E	96.3 lm/W	1386.7 lm/m	F
6500 K	132.4 lm/W	1906.3 lm/m	E	111.9 lm/W	1611.9 lm/m	E	92.9 lm/W	1337.8 lm/m	F

Grade DN (1st Tier)

Grade DN (1st Tier) — measured at 4.8 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1800 K	129.7 lm/W	622.6 lm/m	E	109.1 lm/W	523.8 lm/m	F	—	—	—
2300 K	141.4 lm/W	678.7 lm/m	E	121.8 lm/W	584.6 lm/m	E	98.6 lm/W	473.3 lm/m	F
2700 K	152.4 lm/W	731.7 lm/m	D	131.8 lm/W	632.4 lm/m	E	106.8 lm/W	512.5 lm/m	F
3000 K	160.1 lm/W	768.3 lm/m	D	139.1 lm/W	667.9 lm/m	E	113.2 lm/W	543.4 lm/m	F
3500 K	162.4 lm/W	779.6 lm/m	D	142.1 lm/W	682.3 lm/m	E	117.1 lm/W	561.9 lm/m	F
4000 K	165.5 lm/W	794.5 lm/m	D	143 lm/W	686.4 lm/m	E	118 lm/W	566.5 lm/m	F
5000 K	165.3 lm/W	793.5 lm/m	D	143.9 lm/W	690.6 lm/m	E	118.7 lm/W	569.8 lm/m	F
6500 K	158.4 lm/W	760.5 lm/m	D	137.5 lm/W	660.2 lm/m	E	114.2 lm/W	548.2 lm/m	F

Grade DN (1st Tier)

Grade DN (1st Tier) — measured at 9.6 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1800 K	125.4 lm/W	1204 lm/m	E	105.5 lm/W	1012.9 lm/m	F	—	—	—
2300 K	136.7 lm/W	1312.4 lm/m	E	117.7 lm/W	1130.3 lm/m	F	95.4 lm/W	915.8 lm/m	F
2700 K	147.4 lm/W	1414.9 lm/m	D	127.4 lm/W	1222.9 lm/m	E	103.2 lm/W	991 lm/m	F
3000 K	154.7 lm/W	1485.6 lm/m	D	134.5 lm/W	1291.5 lm/m	E	109.5 lm/W	1050.7 lm/m	F
3500 K	157 lm/W	1507.4 lm/m	D	137.4 lm/W	1319.4 lm/m	E	113.2 lm/W	1086.6 lm/m	F
4000 K	160 lm/W	1536.3 lm/m	D	138.3 lm/W	1327.4 lm/m	E	114.1 lm/W	1095.5 lm/m	F
5000 K	159.8 lm/W	1534.3 lm/m	D	139.1 lm/W	1335.3 lm/m	E	114.8 lm/W	1102.1 lm/m	F
6500 K	153.2 lm/W	1470.6 lm/m	D	133 lm/W	1276.6 lm/m	E	110.4 lm/W	1059.8 lm/m	F

Grade DN (1st Tier)

Grade DN (1st Tier) — measured at 14.4 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1800 K	121.3 lm/W	1746.1 lm/m	E	102 lm/W	1469 lm/m	F	—	—	—
2300 K	132.2 lm/W	1903.4 lm/m	E	113.8 lm/W	1639.3 lm/m	F	92.2 lm/W	1327.7 lm/m	F
2700 K	142.5 lm/W	2052 lm/m	E	123.2 lm/W	1773.5 lm/m	E	99.8 lm/W	1437.3 lm/m	F
3000 K	149.6 lm/W	2154.5 lm/m	D	130.1 lm/W	1873.1 lm/m	E	105.8 lm/W	1523.8 lm/m	F
3500 K	151.8 lm/W	2186.2 lm/m	D	132.9 lm/W	1913.5 lm/m	E	109.4 lm/W	1575.8 lm/m	F
4000 K	154.7 lm/W	2228.1 lm/m	D	133.7 lm/W	1925 lm/m	E	110.3 lm/W	1588.8 lm/m	F
5000 K	154.5 lm/W	2225.2 lm/m	D	134.5 lm/W	1936.6 lm/m	E	110.9 lm/W	1597 lm/m	F
6500 K	148.1 lm/W	2132.8 lm/m	D	128.6 lm/W	1851.4 lm/m	E	106.7 lm/W	1536.5 lm/m	F

Grade KE (3rd Tier)

Grade KE (3rd Tier) — measured at 4.8 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1900 K	96.5 lm/W	463.1 lm/m	F	77 lm/W	369.5 lm/m	G	—	—	—
2300 K	107.5 lm/W	516.1 lm/m	F	85.8 lm/W	411.7 lm/m	F	69.5 lm/W	333.6 lm/m	G
2700 K	115.9 lm/W	556.2 lm/m	E	93.1 lm/W	446.6 lm/m	F	75.5 lm/W	362.3 lm/m	G
3000 K	121.7 lm/W	584 lm/m	E	98.4 lm/W	472.4 lm/m	F	80.1 lm/W	384.4 lm/m	G
3500 K	123.5 lm/W	592.8 lm/m	E	100.3 lm/W	481.6 lm/m	F	82.5 lm/W	396.2 lm/m	G
4000 K	127.1 lm/W	610.3 lm/m	E	102.5 lm/W	491.9 lm/m	F	84.6 lm/W	406 lm/m	G
5000 K	126.9 lm/W	609.2 lm/m	E	102.5 lm/W	491.9 lm/m	F	84.6 lm/W	406.1 lm/m	G
6500 K	121.7 lm/W	584 lm/m	E	98.4 lm/W	472.4 lm/m	F	81.7 lm/W	392.2 lm/m	G

Grade KE (3rd Tier)

Grade KE (3rd Tier) — measured at 9.6 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1900 K	93.3 lm/W	895.5 lm/m	F	74.4 lm/W	714.4 lm/m	G	—	—	—
2300 K	104 lm/W	998 lm/m	F	82.9 lm/W	796 lm/m	G	67.2 lm/W	645.1 lm/m	G
2700 K	112 lm/W	1075.6 lm/m	E	90 lm/W	863.7 lm/m	F	73 lm/W	700.5 lm/m	G
3000 K	117.6 lm/W	1129.3 lm/m	E	95.1 lm/W	913.4 lm/m	F	77.4 lm/W	743.3 lm/m	G
3500 K	119.4 lm/W	1146.3 lm/m	E	97 lm/W	931.3 lm/m	F	79.8 lm/W	766.2 lm/m	G
4000 K	122.9 lm/W	1180.1 lm/m	E	99.1 lm/W	951.2 lm/m	F	81.8 lm/W	785.1 lm/m	G
5000 K	122.7 lm/W	1178.1 lm/m	E	99.1 lm/W	951.2 lm/m	F	81.7 lm/W	784.3 lm/m	G
6500 K	117.6 lm/W	1129.3 lm/m	E	95.1 lm/W	913.4 lm/m	F	79 lm/W	758.4 lm/m	G

Grade KE (3rd Tier)

Grade KE (3rd Tier) — measured at 14.4 W/m: luminous efficacy (lm/W), luminous flux (lm/m) and ErP energy class per CCT and CRI grade.
CCT (K)	Ra 80 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 80 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 80 — ErP Energy Class	Ra 90 — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Ra 90 — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Ra 90 — ErP Energy Class	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Efficacy (lm/W)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — Luminous Flux (lm/m)	Full Spectrum (Ra 95+) — ErP Energy Class
1900 K	90.2 lm/W	1298.7 lm/m	F	72 lm/W	1036.1 lm/m	G	—	—	—
2300 K	100.5 lm/W	1447.4 lm/m	F	80.2 lm/W	1154.4 lm/m	G	64.9 lm/W	934.6 lm/m	G
2700 K	108.3 lm/W	1559.9 lm/m	F	87 lm/W	1252.6 lm/m	F	70.5 lm/W	1015.9 lm/m	G
3000 K	113.7 lm/W	1637.8 lm/m	E	92 lm/W	1324.7 lm/m	F	74.9 lm/W	1077.9 lm/m	G
3500 K	115.4 lm/W	1662.4 lm/m	E	93.8 lm/W	1350.7 lm/m	F	77.2 lm/W	1111.1 lm/m	G
4000 K	118.9 lm/W	1711.4 lm/m	E	95.8 lm/W	1379.5 lm/m	F	79.1 lm/W	1138.6 lm/m	G
5000 K	118.6 lm/W	1708.6 lm/m	E	95.8 lm/W	1379.5 lm/m	F	79 lm/W	1137.6 lm/m	G
6500 K	113.7 lm/W	1637.8 lm/m	E	92 lm/W	1324.7 lm/m	F	76.4 lm/W	1100.2 lm/m	G

High-Power LED Strip: Heat Dissipation & Aluminum Channel Guide

At up to 14.4W/m, 9496 is a high-power SMD LED strip. Above roughly 14.4W/m the tape can no longer shed its own heat through the FPC alone — an aluminum channel is part of the luminaire, not an accessory.

Why high-wattage strips need a heat sink

Aluminum conducts heat roughly 30× faster than the plastics, MDF or gypsum a strip is usually stuck to, so a bare high-power run traps heat under the tape.
LED lifetime (LM-80 / TM-21) is driven by solder-point temperature Tc. Keeping Tc inside the datasheet limit — DENO strips are rated Tc ≤ 75°C — is what preserves the rated L70 lifetime and colour stability.
Never run 14.4W/m or more coiled on the reel, inside a sealed plastic diffuser, or directly on wood, wallpaper or foam.

Sizing rule: FPC width vs channel inner width

Channel inner width ≥ FPC width + 2mm. This strip is 5mm wide, so it needs at least 7mm of inner width.
The 2mm clearance absorbs extrusion tolerance and lets the tape be seated or replaced without scraping the side walls or the wiring.
A frosted or opal PC cover then diffuses the higher lumen output into an even, dot-free line instead of visible hot spots.

Aluminum channels that fit this strip

Recommended LED Channels

Mount this LED strip in a DENO LED aluminum profile for heat dissipation, physical protection and diffused, dot-free output.

This strip is 5mm wide, so it needs a channel with at least 7mm inner width (5mm + 2mm clearance). Every profile below meets that.

Related models in this series

See every model in SMD LED Strip Series or narrow to Ultra Narrow. Compare wattage, lumen output and run length in the ProCalc parameter library, or request OEM/ODM pricing on the custom manufacturing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key specifications of 9496?

9496: 2835, 120 LEDs/m, 12V, 5mm PCB, 3oz copper FPCB, cuttable 3LEDs/25mm. Full photometric data, wiring diagrams and test reports are available in the downloads section of this page.

How long can a single run of this ultra narrow LED strip be?

Maximum single run for this model is 5M. Feeding from both ends or using a mid-point tap halves the effective distance per segment, so a ultra narrow LED strip can cover twice that length on one circuit when wired accordingly.

Can DENO customise this ultra narrow LED strip for a project?

Yes. DENO manufactures the Ultra-Narrow SMD Strips series as an OEM and ODM supplier: reel length, colour temperature, CRI grade, PCB width, waterproofing and private labelling can all be specified. Request a quote for lead time and project pricing.

How narrow can a thin LED strip be?

DENO builds down to a 3 mm wide FPCB. A 3 mm LED strip fits aluminium channels, cabinet reveals, shelf edges and slim architectural slots where an 8 or 10 mm board cannot be hidden, while still carrying 2 oz copper for stable long runs.

Which LED driver and run length suit #9496?

5mm | 12V | 120LEDs | 25cut | #9496 | 2835 Ultra-Narrow LED Strip Light is a constant-voltage 12V product, so pair it with a CE or UL listed 12V constant-voltage LED driver rated about 20% above the connected load. Maximum single run is 5M. 5m Single/10m Dual Input power. Feeding from both ends or mid-feeding halves the copper distance and roughly quarters the voltage drop.

Engineering & selection guide

Bending limits, IP selection, voltage drop, cutting and the full buyer Q&A for this family are kept on the series page.

ultra narrow LED strip series — Ultra Narrow LED Strip — Buyer Questions
LED strip engineering selection handbook