EL Displays

EL: Electroluminescent Displays

Electroluminescent display (EL) technology is unique and relevant for today’s embedded display solutions. The unique performance and visual characteristics of high-performance electroluminscent (EL) displays make it an ideal solution for the most challenging and demanding applications where other display technologies are simply inadequate. Equipment and system designers use electroluminescent displays to fulfill the growing demands from their customers for improved image quality, longer lifetime and higher reliability.

Over the last 25 years our engineers have made continual and dramatic improvements in the brightness of the luminescent films and the development of drive schemes to extend display life. They have significantly improved display brightness and contrast, reduced power consumption, developed proprietary gray-scale algorithms, improved packaging to reduce size and enhanced shock and vibration resistance. We continue to innovate for the EL flat panel industry with a multi-color QVGA EL display, and even electroluminescent glass that you can customize with your own electronics.

EL Displays
EL Displays
Rugged.At-a-glance Viewing.

Whether you're looking for an electroluminescent display that can survive a 140 degree C temperature differential or withstand the rigors of mobile medical applications, Planar's EL displays are built to stand up in any environment.
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Electroluminescent Glass
Electroluminescent Glass
-100° to +100° C.Maximum performance.Proven technology.

Planar EL glass provides you with the lowest material cost method of embedding an EL display in your OEM product.
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Multi-Color EL Displays
Multi-Color EL Displays
Rugged.Reliable.Colorful.

Rugged electroluminescent display, now with 16 colors.
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Transparent EL Displays
Transparent EL Displays
Unique.Adaptive.Rugged.

See-through electroluminescent display that is perfect for transportation, premier pro-consumer electronics and architectural applications.
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El Interface Accessories
EL Interface Accessories
Simplify and speed up your prototyping process.

We have developed several interface accessories that will simplify and speed up your prototyping process when working with electroluminescent displays.
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Features & Benefits
  • Operating temperature of -60°C to +85°C
  • Unrivaled visual performance
  • High brightness and contrast
  • Wide viewing angle > 160°
  • Rapid display response < 1ms
  • Space-efficient mechanical package
  • Low EMI emissions
  • Extremely rugged and durable
  • Reliable, long operating life
  • RoHS compliant
Display Technology White Paper Collection
Download Tech Overview
EL Tech Overview

An overview of our electroluminescent technology.

Various technology documents

A collection of whitepapers and application notes on electroluminescent technology (PDFs).

20 Reasons to Choose EL (PDF, 350kb)

Why electroluminescent is your most reliable display choice for rugged viewing conditions.

Electroluminescent (EL) Display Technology FAQ

Learn More About Electroluminescent Technology

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