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Inverter driving scheme

US5742134A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 1996
Grant dateApr 21, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S315/04
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inverter for powering a lamp at deep dim levels. Inverter driving circuitry includes a feedback loop which compares desired dim level to signal representing actual lamp power consumption. Reproducibility of desired lighting conditions for different types of lamps powered by the same ballast over a wide range of temperatures is also provided.

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