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Single output EL driver producing reduced current spikes

US7190600B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2004
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inverter for supplying alternating current to an EL lamp includes a first charging path, a first discharging path, a second charging path, a second discharging path, the paths intersecting at a node, wherein the node is the output of the inverter from which the alternating current flows. The charging paths include inductive boost circuits having a common inductor.

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