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Inverter circuit for light source

US8102124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2009
Grant dateJan 24, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B41/2855
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An inverter circuit drives a light source module. An input signal circuit provides electrical signals. A power stage circuit converts the electrical signals to square-wave signals. A transformer circuit converts the square-wave signals to alternating current (AC) signals capable of powering the light source module. A voltage detection circuit detects voltage applied on the light source module so as to output a detected voltage signal. A feedback circuit feeds current flowing through the light source module so as to output a current feedback signal. A protection circuit is connected to the voltage detection circuit and the feedback circuit, for outputting a latch signal according to the detected voltage signal or the current feedback signal. A pulse-width modulation control circuit outputs a switch signal to the power stage circuit according to the latch signal. The input signal circuit also provides the electrical signals to the protection circuit.

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