What are the features I can play with the EL in product design?
The nominal voltage and frequency for EL lamps are 115 Volts and 400 Hertz (Hz). These values originated from the initial aircraft use of EL lamps and represent the standard voltage and frequency in aircraft. However, EL lamp operation is not tied to these values. Varying the lamp voltage or frequency will change the lamp brightness and, to some extent, the colour. For example, increasing the voltage increases lamp brightness, whereas increasing the frequency will increase lamp brightness and shift the colour slightly to blue. However, increasing voltage and frequency will reduce lamp life.
