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High efficiency LED driving method

US8598795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2012
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B45/39
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An arrangement wherein a plurality of LED strings are driven with a balanced drive signal, i.e. a drive signal wherein the positive side and negative side are of equal energy over time, is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the drive signal is balanced responsive to a capacitor provided between a switching network and a driving transformer. Balance of current between various LED strings is provided by a balancing transformer.

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