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Power circuit for spectral analysis gaseous discharge lamps

US4716342A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 5, 1985
Grant dateDec 29, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S315/07
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The circuit includes an inverter to be connected to a source of d.c. power. The inverter has a transformer with a center-tapped primary winding. Separate controllable switching devices are connected to the respective ends of the primary winding. Both switching devices are arranged to be connected in common to one output terminal of the d.c. power source. The center tap of the transformer primary winding is arranged for connection to the other output terminal of the d.c. power source. The transformer has a laminated silicon steel core, and includes a secondary winding arranged for connection across the input terminals of a gaseous discharge lamp. A control circuit is connected to control conduction by the separate controllable switching devices in alternating sequence at a desired frequency of operation.

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