High intensity discharge lamp with boost circuit
US7057356B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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