In the LED world, COB is the abbreviation for Chip on Board, which basically means to package the LED die directly on the circuit board (PCB). The ‘Chip on Board’ LED used on flexible strip lights is also sometimes called a flip-chip.

LED Strips have been a wildly popular DIY lighting solution for many applications over the years. That is why we are so pumped on the newest LED Strip tech – COB Flexible Strip Lighting. If you have never read our LED Strip Light Guide than you should start over there first as that will cover all the basics of LED Strip lighting in general. If you already are familiar with strip lighting and are excited to learn how COB strips make the world of LED lighting even better than read on! What is COB?

When considering using LED striplights (also known as “tapelights”) in lighting projects, one quickly realizes that there are many different products being offered in the market, with various qualities and technical characteristics. There are certain criteria that we can apply to help us determine what is the right type of striplight to use in any given situation. To prevent problems, consider the following 7 must-know TIPS: