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Power device and method for controlling output current of the same

US10028341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2016
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B45/375
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power device includes a converter configured to convert an input voltage and operate a light emitting diode (LED) array, a current detector configured to detect an output current flowing through the LED array, and a controller configured to compare the output current with a reference value and control the output current, wherein the controller includes a reference value varying circuit configured to vary the reference value.

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