Method for starting a discharge lamp using high energy initial pulse
US7355354B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 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
The described DC to AC inverter efficiently controls the amount of electrical power used to drive a cold cathode fluorescent lamp (CCFL). Additionally, during striking of the CCFL, a higher energy initial energy pulse is used. During normal operation, a lower energy pulse is used.
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