Systems and methods for low-power lamp compatibility with an electronic transformer
US9263964B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M1/0006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with systems and methods of the present disclosure, an apparatus for providing compatibility between a load having a reactive impedance and a secondary winding of an electronic transformer may include a power converter and a circuit. The power converter may be configured to transfer electrical energy from the secondary winding to the load. The circuit may be configured to charge an energy storage device coupled to the power converter following start-up of the electronic transformer in order to increase a voltage of the energy storage device to at least a voltage level sufficient for the electronic transformer to enter steady-state operation.
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