TRIAC low voltage dimming control system
US9288851B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/37
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A TRIAC low voltage dimming control system for effectively controlling the dimming of low voltage lighting using a TRIAC dimmer. The TRIAC low voltage dimming control system generally includes a TRIAC analyzer that applies a test voltage to a TRIAC dimmer and measures the amount of time required for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity. Utilizing the measured time for the TRIAC dimmer to conduct electricity, the TRIAC analyzer is able to calculate an approximate state of the TRIAC dimmer and provide a corresponding level of DC electrical power to a DC load.
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