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Discharge lamp driver circuit

US6329762A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 6, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A driver circuit for a discharge lamp. A voltage source delivers a variable voltage to a constant current source which is connected to the lamp. The delivered voltage is varied to stabilize the supply of power to the lamp. The delivered voltage may be controlled in response to variations in lamp voltage.

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