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Cold cathode flat fluorescent lamp and driving method therefor

US7218064B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2005
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S315/05
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cold cathode flat fluorescent lamp and a driving method for a cold cathode flat fluorescent lamp are provided. The cold cathode flat fluorescent lamp includes a lamp, a transformer and a full-bridge circuit. The lamp has at least a first electrode having a first voltage and a second electrode having a second voltage. The transformer has a primary side and a secondary side, and the full-bridge circuit is used for driving the lamp. In addition, the transformer is connected to the lamp on the secondary side and is connected to the full-bridge circuit on the primary side.

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