A big sister to our EL tape, the EL panel is a similar item that comes in a 10 cm square format.  You’ll notice when working with it that it shares some of the same features as the EL tape:  flexibility, portability, and a beautiful soft glow.  It can be used as backlight for an illuminated device, or a platform for paper-cutting artwork.  Post it on a flat surface or wrap it around a curved surface.  Use it in a project as a lighting element or attach it to a shirt.  The options are amazing.

 

You need an inverter to drive the EL light, to control it, please pick up an EL Shield.

 

Features

• No heat loss
• Great backlight material
• High efficiency (97%)
• Does not emit UV light
• Soft light that is not harsh on the eyes
• Waterproof, except the connecter
• The higher voltage EL USB inverter is recommended because it produces a stronger light
• Able to be cut into other shape

 

Specifications

• Dimension:  10 cm x 10 cm
• Thickness:  0.4 mm - 1.0 mm
• Operating Voltage:  100 V~ 220 V  Optimum :  120 V 
• Operating Frequency:  50 Hz~ 5000 Hz   Optimum:  1500 Hz - 2000 Hz 
• Static Capacitance:  6 nf/m (20 ° C, the RH <80%) 
• Brightness:   30 cd/m2 ~ 126 cd/m2 (at 120 V, 200 Hz ~ 2000 Hz)
• Power:  108 mw m ~ 1032 mw/m (at 120 V, 200 Hz ~ 2000 Hz)
• Life:  approximately 8000 hours 
• Operating Temperature/Humidity:  -10 °C ~ + 60 °C/RH < 90% 
• Storage Temperature/Humidity:  -10 °C ~ + 60 °C/RH < 65%