Re: TI-H: EL Backlighting (again)
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Re: TI-H: EL Backlighting (again)
I think this might help you.
In the July 1999 issue of Nuts & Volts on pages 82-87, there is a
article about basic operation and use of EL lamps by TJ Byers. It is a
very well written article even has 8 circuit examples that you can use
for driving EL lamps.
If you want I can copy it and mail you a copy.
Some one also said to connect it to the 120V mains, don't do that. It is
not safe. The only way you should try that would be if you had a fast
blow fuse, and a isolation X-former. It is much easier to use a driver
IC.
Nick wrote:
>
> i came into possession of an old EL backlight from an ancient Newton
> (yeah, early 90's hardcore!) sooo, i have no idea how to power the
> bloody thing, i need some sort of IC, apparently, and i don't know what.
> anyone can feed me a clue?
>
> --nick
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