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Replying to @carbontwelve

I imagine so, yes! I found a chip on @digikey that seems tuned to this purpose — boosts 1.8~5.5V DC to 220V AC for an EL lamp — and the current involved is just 45µA. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/microchip-technology/MIC4832YML-TR/1834690

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