--- product_id: 78454033 title: "1626 LED Backlight Module, Small, 12 mm x 40 mm Size, White (Pack of 2)" brand: "adafruit" price: "C$993" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Adafruit" url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/78454033-1626-led-backlight-module-small-12-mm-x-40-mm store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # 12mm x 40mm uniform lit area Low power ~3V, 20mA efficiency 3.5mm acrylic diffusion & reflector 1626 LED Backlight Module, Small, 12 mm x 40 mm Size, White (Pack of 2) **Brand:** adafruit **Price:** C$993 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Light up your projects with sleek, efficient brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 1626 LED Backlight Module, Small, 12 mm x 40 mm Size, White (Pack of 2) by adafruit - **How much does it cost?** C$993 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/78454033-1626-led-backlight-module-small-12-mm-x-40-mm) ## Best For - adafruit enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted adafruit brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Customizable Glow:** Easily change colors with gels or personalize with vinyl and markers for unique style. - • **Diffused Brilliance:** 3.5mm thick acrylic strip with built-in reflector ensures even, glare-free lighting. - • **Energy-Smart Design:** Operates at just 3V and 20mA, maximizing battery life for wearable or portable projects. - • **Precision Illumination:** Uniform white light over a compact 12x40mm area, perfect for sleek backlighting. - • **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No inverters or EL required—just connect and shine bright with minimal setup. ## Overview The Adafruit 1626 LED Backlight Module offers a compact 12mm by 40mm illuminated area with a single white LED encased in a 3.5mm acrylic diffuser and reflector for uniform light output. Designed for low power consumption at ~3V and 20mA, it’s ideal for backlighting small LCDs or wearable electronics. While rigid, it supports color customization via gels and is easy to integrate without complex electronics. ## Description These pretty strips of light are plastic diffused backlights, often seen in LCD displays. Normally they're tucked behind the LCD and shine white light from below. Here, we've got the LEDs available individually and they're really cool! Each LED is encased in a 3.5mm thick strip of a acrylic. The acrylic strip is a special type that is very good at diffusing light, so even though there is only one single white LED, it provides near-uniform lighting. The other flat side of the strip has a reflector on it so you only get light from the top (otherwise the backlight would lose 1/2 the brightness unnecessarily). You can treat this backlight just like an LED, light with ~3V at 20mA current and you get a pretty shape that you can mask with vinyl or draw over with marker. Gels can be used to change the color. We think these would make great wearable electronics without the need for EL or inverters, they're much brighter than EL and use less battery. The trade-off is these are not flexible at all. Review: Nice for backlighting small LCD panels - Nice compact LED to backlight an LCD panel. It’s basically an LED encased in plastic or acrylic panel to diffuse the light and secure it. Works very well to backlight my rc transmitter screen. Review: Nice even light - This provides a nice even light over a small area. It is only a single LED so it is not blindingly bright, but works well for its purpose. ## Features - This particular backlight has a 12mm x 40mm lit area - The trade-off is these are not flexible at all - Gels can be used to change the color - Made in China ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 28 Reviews | ## Images ![1626 LED Backlight Module, Small, 12 mm x 40 mm Size, White (Pack of 2) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61sv1PDfkFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice for backlighting small LCD panels *by P***. on May 5, 2025* Nice compact LED to backlight an LCD panel. It’s basically an LED encased in plastic or acrylic panel to diffuse the light and secure it. Works very well to backlight my rc transmitter screen. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice even light *by R***S on January 28, 2019* This provides a nice even light over a small area. It is only a single LED so it is not blindingly bright, but works well for its purpose. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by W***M on June 23, 2022* This was not what I was expecting it to be, but it seams to be high quality and arrived in a very protected wrapping. ## Frequently Bought Together - Adafruit 1626 LED Backlight Module, Small, 12 mm x 40 mm Size, White (Pack of 2) - White LED Backlight Module - Medium 23mm x 75mm - White LED Backlight Module - Large 45mm x 86mm --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ni/products/78454033-1626-led-backlight-module-small-12-mm-x-40-mm](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/78454033-1626-led-backlight-module-small-12-mm-x-40-mm) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*