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Device and method for operating a high-pressure discharge lamp

US8111002B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2006
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device for operating a high-pressure discharge lamp (930) with a bipolar supply current and a regulated power input. The device includes a regulator (961) with an asymmetrical regulating characteristic curve for forming a current or power impulse (K1, K2) close to the zero crossing of the supply current.

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