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Light-emitting diode driving circuit

US7915836B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2008
Grant dateMar 29, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2029

Classification

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

Abstract

A light-emitting diode driving circuit includes an AC/DC converting circuit for converting an AC power source into a DC power source; a switching element having an input contact connected to the AC/DC converting circuit; a control unit for outputting a control signal to the switching element at a set frequency to turn on or turn off the switching element, wherein a first resistor is disposed between a power contact thereof and the input contact of the switching element; a second resistor for enabling the control unit to detect a half-cycle voltage of the DC power source; a capacitor having a first end connected to the power contact, and a second end connected to a ground contact of the control unit; and an inductor having a first end connected to the ground contact and the second end of the capacitor, and a second end connected to a light-emitting diode.

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