AC light emitting diode and AC LED drive methods and apparatus
US8531118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An LED device for use with an AC voltage power source configured such that at least one LED emits light during a positive phase of power provided from an AC power supply and at least one LED emits light during the negative phase of power provided from an AC power supply. The LED device includes a first power connection lead and a second power connection lead, both leads capable of being connected to and receiving power from an AC power supply.
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