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High intensity discharge lamp with boost circuit

US7057356B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2004
Grant dateJun 6, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2024

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

Abstract

A circuit for operating a high intensity discharge (HID) lamp includes an H-bridge connected between a common terminal and a power line, and a control circuit connected to the H-bridge. A boost circuit is connected in parallel with the H-bridge between the power line and the common terminal, where the boost circuit includes a resistor, a Zener diode and a capacitor connected in series.

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