1.Look at the packaging

Regular LED light strips will be packaged in anti-static coils, usually 5 meters per roll or 10 meters per roll, and then sealed with anti-static and moisture-proof packaging bags on the outside. The counterfeit version of the LED light belt will use recycled reel for cost saving, and then there is no anti-static and moisture-proof packaging bag. If you look closely at the reel, you can see that there are marks and scratches left by the removal of the label on the outside.

2. Look at the solder joints

The LED strips produced by regular LED strip manufacturers are produced by SMT patch technology, using solder paste and reflow soldering. Therefore, the solder joints on the LED strip are relatively smooth and the amount of solder is not too much. The solder joints extend from the FPC pad to the LED electrode in a circular arc shape.

3. Look at the cleanliness of the surface of the LED strip

If the LED light strip produced by SMT process is used, the cleanliness of the surface is very good, and no impurities and stains can be seen. However, if the counterfeit LED light strip produced by hand soldering process is used, no matter how it is cleaned, there will be stains and cleaning traces remaining on the surface.

4. Look at the label

The regular LED light belt packaging bag and reel will have printed labels instead of printed labels.

5. Look at the attachment

The regular LED light strips will be enclosed in the packaging box with instructions for use and light strip specifications, and will also be equipped with LED light strip connectors or card holders; while the cottage version of the LED light strip packaging box does not have these accessories, because After all, some manufacturers can still save while saving.

6. Look at the quality of FPC

FPC is divided into two types: copper and rolled copper. The copper foil of the copper-clad board is protruding. If you look closely, it can be seen from the connection between the pad and the FPC. The rolled copper is closely connected with the FPC and can be bent at will without the phenomenon of pad falling off. If the copper-clad board is bent too much, the pad will fall off, and if the temperature is too high during maintenance, the pad will fall off.