Method and system for selectively tuning the frequency of a resonator assembly for a plasma lamp
US8525412B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J65/044
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plasma lamp system is described with the capability to tune the resonant frequency of the resonator of the plasma lamp system after the manufacturing process has been completed. The tuning method developed allows a simple low-cost approach to continuously tune the resonant frequency and set the desired frequency to an ISM (Industrial Scientific Medical) band or set the resonant frequency to optimize the performance of the system. The tuning ability of the resonator relaxes the tolerance required for the dimensions of the resonator reducing the manufacturing cost and improving the manufacturing yield of the plasma lamp.
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